City

Sallis, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Attala County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,864Population
💰$53,802Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$84,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 32.9%Black: 64.7%Other: 2.5%Race
White32.9%
Black64.7%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.9%)
HS Graduate541 (31.8%)
Some College292 (17.2%)
Associates301 (17.7%)
Bachelors202 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree347 (20.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 20.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College17.2%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate20.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.9%Renter: 14.1%Tenure
Owner85.9%
Renter14.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,802 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$84,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units1,362
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Sallis, MS

Sallis is a city in Mississippi, located in Attala County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,864 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Sallis is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,802 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sallis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sallis is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (64.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sallis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39160 2,864 $53,802 $84,600 $640 6.1% 32.3% 85.9%