City

Isola, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Humphreys County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,268Population
💰$31,691Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$87,700Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 18.2%Black: 81.7%Other: 0.1%Race
White18.2%
Black81.7%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty31.4% ▲ 214% above avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma33 (4.3%)
HS Graduate265 (34.4%)
Some College145 (18.8%)
Associates100 (13%)
Bachelors118 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree109 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College18.8%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.1%Renter: 38.9%Tenure
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,691 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$87,700 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units640
Vacant Units77

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Isola, MS

Isola is a city in Mississippi, located in Humphreys County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,268 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Isola is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,691 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Isola is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Isola is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (81.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Isola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38754 1,268 $31,691 $87,700 $663 4.6% 29.5% 61.1%