City

Sarah, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,817Population
💰$68,168Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$169,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 3.3%Race
White94.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate653 (36.8%)
Some College172 (9.7%)
Associates317 (17.9%)
Bachelors349 (19.7%)
Graduate Degree282 (15.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 17.9%Bachelors: 19.7%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College9.7%
Associates17.9%
Bachelors19.7%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,168 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$169,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units1,423
Vacant Units180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
33%
2000+
56%
About Sarah, MS

Sarah is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,817 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Sarah is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,168 is near the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sarah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sarah is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sarah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38665 3,817 $68,168 $169,000 $877 1.5% 35.6% 63.4%