City

Moorhead, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sunflower County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,918Population
💰$35,680Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$59,400Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓38.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊14.4%Unemployment▲ 194% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.4% Female 62.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.4%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 80.6%Asian: 0.5%Race
White14.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Black80.6%
Asian0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
18–24
22%
25–44
21%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty26.2% ▲ 162% above avg
College Grads38.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment14.4% ▲ 194% above avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.3%)
HS Graduate260 (30.1%)
Some College154 (17.8%)
Associates99 (11.4%)
Bachelors121 (14%)
Graduate Degree211 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College17.8%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
11%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,680 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$59,400 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units825
Vacant Units222

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
52%
About Moorhead, MS

Moorhead is a city in Mississippi, located in Sunflower County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,918 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.2 years.

Economically, Moorhead is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,680 is well below the national average. Approximately 26.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Moorhead is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Moorhead is moderately educated. 38.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (80.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Moorhead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38761 1,918 $35,680 $59,400 $775 14.4% 38.4% 72.1%