City

Sherman, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Pontotoc County  ·  Mississippi

👥297Population
💰$61,563Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂54.1Median Age
🏠$142,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 30% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.8% Female 57.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Black: 4%Other: 5.1%Race
White90.9%
Black4.0%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
7%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 30% above avg
HS Graduate36 (21.3%)
Some College32 (18.9%)
Associates41 (24.3%)
Bachelors25 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree35 (20.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 21.3%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
HS Grad21.3%
Some College18.9%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,563 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$142,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units143
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Sherman, MS

Sherman is a city in Mississippi, located in Pontotoc County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 297 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.1 years.

Economically, Sherman is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,563 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Sherman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month.

The population of Sherman is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sherman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38869 297 $61,563 $142,500 $686 6.4% 35.5% 57.3%