City

Kokomo, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Marion County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,283Population
💰$45,774Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$110,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Black: 34.7%Race
White65.3%
Black34.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
28%
18–24
2%
25–44
20%
45–64
16%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.8%)
HS Graduate309 (44%)
Some College111 (15.8%)
Associates43 (6.1%)
Bachelors144 (20.5%)
Graduate Degree83 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 6.1%Bachelors: 20.5%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates6.1%
Bachelors20.5%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,774 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$110,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units604
Vacant Units125

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

15–30 min
63%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
51%
About Kokomo, MS

Kokomo is a city in Mississippi, located in Marion County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,283 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Kokomo is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,774 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kokomo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kokomo is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (65.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kokomo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39643 1,283 $45,774 $110,100 7.9% 32.3% 87.5%