City

Okolona, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Chickasaw County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,313Population
💰$43,931Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$101,100Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.2% Female 54.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.9%Black: 54.8%Other: 0.3%Race
White44.9%
Black54.8%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 28% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,316 (39.3%)
Some College693 (20.7%)
Associates549 (16.4%)
Bachelors426 (12.7%)
Graduate Degree307 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 12.7%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College20.7%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors12.7%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,931 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$101,100 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$651/mo
Total Housing Units2,708
Vacant Units395

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Okolona, MS

Okolona is a city in Mississippi, located in Chickasaw County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,313 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.3 years.

Economically, Okolona is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,931 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Okolona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $651 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Okolona is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (54.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Okolona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38860 6,313 $43,931 $101,100 $651 3.5% 21.9% 63.4%