County

Tishomingo County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥17,939Population
💰$47,755Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$128,076Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White90.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black1.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma245 (2.2%)
HS Graduate3,754 (34.1%)
Some College1,475 (13.4%)
Associates1,901 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,679 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree1,963 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 15.2%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College13.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors15.2%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,755 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$128,076 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units9,975
Vacant Units1,721

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Tishomingo County, MS

Tishomingo County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 17,939 residents. With a median age of 44.06, it is a middle-aged county.

Tishomingo County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,755 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 19.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Tishomingo County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,076 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $630. Homeownership rates are high at 78.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Tishomingo County are primarily White (90.72%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Tishomingo County, MS is a working-class area in Mississippi. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Tishomingo County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38827 Belmont 3,255 $49,531 $147,600 $759 4.7% 28.4%
38833 Burnsville 2,452 $51,858 $133,900 $752 3.9% 24.7%
38838 Dennis 1,080 $33,511 $80,600 — 0.0% 36.1%
38852 Iuka 8,719 $44,244 $133,200 $568 3.9% 37.5%
38873 Tishomingo 2,433 $60,150 $98,800 $559 0.4% 28.7%

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