City

Inverness, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sunflower County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,238Population
💰$53,790Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$134,300Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.2%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 54.2%Other: 1%Race
White44.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Black54.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
4%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.2%)
HS Graduate184 (22.9%)
Some College60 (7.5%)
Associates293 (36.4%)
Bachelors106 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree151 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 36.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College7.5%
Associates36.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
36%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,790 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$134,300 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units588
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Inverness, MS

Inverness is a city in Mississippi, located in Sunflower County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,238 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Inverness is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,790 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Inverness is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Inverness is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Inverness
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38753 1,238 $53,790 $134,300 $585 3.1% 32.0% 60.7%