City

Houlka, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Chickasaw County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,113Population
💰$45,991Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$78,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.2%Hispanic: 5.7%Black: 29.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.3%Race
White63.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black29.5%
Asian0.4%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty29.2% ▲ 192% above avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (2.9%)
HS Graduate820 (46%)
Some College260 (14.6%)
Associates319 (17.9%)
Bachelors122 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree211 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College14.6%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,991 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$78,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units1,537
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Houlka, MS

Houlka is a city in Mississippi, located in Chickasaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,113 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Houlka is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,991 is below the national average. Approximately 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Houlka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Houlka is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (63.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Houlka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38850 3,113 $45,991 $78,500 $690 4.4% 18.7% 80.8%