City

Indianola, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Sunflower County  ·  Mississippi

👥10,255Population
💰$42,965Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂36.6Median Age
🏠$126,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓38.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊12.6%Unemployment▲ 157% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 77.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White20.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black77.4%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads38.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment12.6% ▲ 157% above avg
No HS Diploma269 (4.6%)
HS Graduate1,742 (29.8%)
Some College906 (15.5%)
Associates708 (12.1%)
Bachelors610 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,615 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.6%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS4.6%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College15.5%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.4%Renter: 44.6%Tenure
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,965 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$126,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units4,383
Vacant Units588

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Indianola, MS

Indianola is a city in Mississippi, located in Sunflower County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 10,255 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.6 years.

Economically, Indianola is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,965 is below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Indianola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month.

The population of Indianola is moderately educated. 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (77.43%).

Indianola, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Indianola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38751 10,255 $42,965 $126,200 $760 12.6% 38.0% 55.4%

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