City

Ecru, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pontotoc County  ·  Mississippi

👥4,057Population
💰$54,684Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$180,600Median Home Value▼ 35% below avg
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.1%Hispanic: 15.5%Black: 13.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White69.1%
Hispanic15.5%
Black13.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
16%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma82 (4.4%)
HS Graduate548 (29.2%)
Some College492 (26.3%)
Associates396 (21.1%)
Bachelors114 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree242 (12.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 29.2%Some College: 26.3%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 12.9%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad29.2%
Some College26.3%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate12.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,684 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$180,600 ▼ 35% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units1,470
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Ecru, MS

Ecru is a city in Mississippi, located in Pontotoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,057 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Ecru is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,684 is below the national average. Approximately 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ecru is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $180,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $841 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ecru is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (69.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ecru
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38841 4,057 $54,684 $180,600 $841 5.9% 19.0% 70.4%