City

Metcalfe, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,004Population
💰$48,929Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂21.7Median Age
🏠$79,500Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.7% Female 58.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Black: 97.7%Other: 2.3%Race
Black97.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
21%
18–24
32%
25–44
12%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate118 (31.6%)
Some College59 (15.8%)
Associates34 (9.1%)
Bachelors72 (19.3%)
Graduate Degree90 (24.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 19.3%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
HS Grad31.6%
Some College15.8%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors19.3%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
66%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,929 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$79,500 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$652/mo
Total Housing Units402
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
34%
$75k–$100k
2%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Metcalfe, MS

Metcalfe is a city in Mississippi, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,004 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.7 years.

Economically, Metcalfe is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,929 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Metcalfe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $652 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Metcalfe is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (97.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Metcalfe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38760 1,004 $48,929 $79,500 $652 6.0% 43.4% 67.3%