City

Parchman, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sunflower County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,811Population
🎂42.1Median Age
🎓12.3%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 98.5% Female 1.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 63.2%Other: 2.1%Race
White31.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black63.2%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
1%
18–24
8%
25–44
48%
45–64
38%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty0.7% ▼ 93% below avg
College Grads12.3% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate356 (22.1%)
Some College683 (42.3%)
Associates376 (23.3%)
Bachelors123 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree75 (4.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.1%Some College: 42.3%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 4.6%Edu
HS Grad22.1%
Some College42.3%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate4.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.3%Renter: 51.7%Tenure
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
100%

Financials

Total Housing Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$75k–$100k
48%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
65%
Housing Stock

Year Built

2000+
100%
About Parchman, MS

Parchman is a city in Mississippi, located in Sunflower County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,811 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

The population of Parchman is less-educated. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (63.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parchman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.