City

Sardis, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Panola County  ·  Mississippi

👥6,258Population
💰$40,077Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$86,600Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓29.9%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊11.6%Unemployment▲ 136% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.6%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 53.7%Other: 3.9%Race
White41.6%
Hispanic0.5%
Black53.7%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty30.1% ▲ 201% above avg
College Grads29.9% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment11.6% ▲ 136% above avg
No HS Diploma88 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,320 (34.5%)
Some College815 (21.3%)
Associates458 (12%)
Bachelors476 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree669 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College21.3%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,077 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$86,600 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units3,115
Vacant Units503

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Sardis, MS

Sardis is a city in Mississippi, located in Panola County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,258 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Sardis is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,077 is below the national average. Approximately 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sardis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $732 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sardis is moderately educated. 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (53.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sardis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38666 6,258 $40,077 $86,600 $732 11.6% 29.9% 64.3%