County

Yalobusha County, MS

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥14,873Population
💰$49,412Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$104,619Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.6%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 32.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.9%Race
White62.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black32.5%
Asian0.3%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma199 (2.1%)
HS Graduate3,664 (38.9%)
Some College1,919 (20.4%)
Associates1,387 (14.7%)
Bachelors892 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,347 (14.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 14.3%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College20.4%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate14.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74%Renter: 26%Tenure
Owner74.0%
Renter26.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,412 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$104,619 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units7,832
Vacant Units1,829

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Yalobusha County, MS

Yalobusha County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,873 residents. With a median age of 42.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Yalobusha County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,411 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Yalobusha County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $104,619 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $709. Homeownership rates are high at 74.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Yalobusha County are majority White (62.58%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Yalobusha 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 Yalobusha County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
38922 Coffeeville 3,126 $36,050 $85,500 $692 3.3% 19.8%
38948 Oakland 2,248 $41,250 $66,400 $949 20.2% 18.8%
38953 Scobey 353 $34,531 $95,300 — 0.0% 11.0%
38961 Tillatoba 345 $35,927 $105,800 — 0.0% 11.9%
38965 Water Valley 8,801 $57,368 $121,500 $655 3.0% 27.6%

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