City

De Kalb, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Kemper County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,836Population
💰$30,887Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$78,900Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊16.9%Unemployment▲ 246% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 29.6%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 68.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White29.6%
Hispanic0.8%
Black68.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty28.2% ▲ 182% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment16.9% ▲ 246% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,299 (40.4%)
Some College342 (10.6%)
Associates496 (15.4%)
Bachelors519 (16.1%)
Graduate Degree503 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 16.1%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors16.1%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,887 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$78,900 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$412/mo
Total Housing Units2,267
Vacant Units289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About De Kalb, MS

De Kalb is a city in Mississippi, located in Kemper County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,836 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, De Kalb is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,887 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in De Kalb is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $412 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of De Kalb is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.24%).

De Kalb, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in De Kalb
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39328 4,836 $30,887 $78,900 $412 16.9% 31.8% 76.1%