City

Ruleville, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sunflower County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,946Population
💰$42,727Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂30.4Median Age
🏠$96,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊17.9%Unemployment▲ 266% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 12.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 86.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White12.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black86.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment17.9% ▲ 266% above avg
No HS Diploma33 (2%)
HS Graduate834 (49.6%)
Some College205 (12.2%)
Associates239 (14.2%)
Bachelors60 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree310 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad49.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.8%Renter: 48.2%Tenure
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,727 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$96,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$651/mo
Total Housing Units1,035
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Ruleville, MS

Ruleville is a city in Mississippi, located in Sunflower County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,946 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.4 years.

Economically, Ruleville is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,727 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ruleville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $651 per month.

The population of Ruleville is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (86.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ruleville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38771 2,946 $42,727 $96,100 $651 17.9% 22.0% 51.8%