City

Shuqualak, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Noxubee County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,316Population
💰$28,838Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂36.0Median Age
🏠$54,800Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.7%Black: 79.3%Race
White20.7%
Black79.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.79
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate243 (34.9%)
Some College92 (13.2%)
Associates75 (10.8%)
Bachelors241 (34.6%)
Graduate Degree45 (6.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 34.6%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
HS Grad34.9%
Some College13.2%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors34.6%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,838 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$54,800 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$414/mo
Total Housing Units632
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
61%
About Shuqualak, MS

Shuqualak is a city in Mississippi, located in Noxubee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,316 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36 years.

Economically, Shuqualak is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,838 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Shuqualak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $414 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shuqualak is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (79.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shuqualak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39361 1,316 $28,838 $54,800 $414 1.6% 41.1% 88.3%