City

Ethel, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Attala County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,072Population
💰$52,102Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$94,500Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Black: 2.8%Other: 2.7%Race
White94.5%
Black2.8%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate193 (30.2%)
Some College167 (26.1%)
Associates158 (24.7%)
Bachelors51 (8%)
Graduate Degree70 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 26.1%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad30.2%
Some College26.1%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.3%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,102 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$94,500 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,073/mo
Total Housing Units694
Vacant Units294

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
53%
About Ethel, MS

Ethel is a city in Mississippi, located in Attala County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,072 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Ethel is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,102 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ethel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,073 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ethel is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39067 1,072 $52,102 $94,500 $1,073 8.8% 18.9% 87.8%