County

Tunica County, MS

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥10,768Population
💰$38,788Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$162,432Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 159% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.8% Female 53.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 77.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White19.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black77.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty32.6% ▲ 226% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 159% above avg
No HS Diploma64 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,274 (39.4%)
Some College772 (13.4%)
Associates870 (15.1%)
Bachelors612 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree1,179 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College13.4%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.1%Renter: 56.9%Tenure
Owner43.1%
Renter56.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,788 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$162,432 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units5,442
Vacant Units1,308

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Tunica County, MS

Tunica County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,768 residents. With a median age of 37.24, it is a relatively young county.

Tunica County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $38,788 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 12.7%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 32.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Tunica County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $162,432 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $920.

The residents of Tunica County are primarily Black (77.73%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Tunica County, MS is a lower-income area in Mississippi. The 4 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 Tunica County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38626 Dundee 1,123 $61,250 $149,700 $1,029 4.1% 53.4%
38664 Robinsonville 3,261 $35,840 $168,200 $1,029 11.1% 21.0%
38670 Sledge 1,066 $45,000 $53,100 $730 4.4% 41.2%
38676 Tunica 5,318 $34,608 $183,500 $869 17.1% 28.1%

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