City

Falkner, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Tippah County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,731Population
💰$64,087Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$119,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 3%Other: 2.2%Race
White92.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black3.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate212 (23.2%)
Some College238 (26%)
Associates186 (20.3%)
Bachelors108 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree171 (18.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.2%Some College: 26%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
HS Grad23.2%
Some College26.0%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.4%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.4%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,087 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$119,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$700/mo
Total Housing Units783
Vacant Units206

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Falkner, MS

Falkner is a city in Mississippi, located in Tippah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,731 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Falkner is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,087 is below the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Falkner is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $700 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Falkner is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Falkner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38629 1,731 $64,087 $119,300 $700 5.1% 30.5% 87.4%