City

Sumner, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Tallahatchie County  ·  Mississippi

👥411Population
💰$54,750Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$159,700Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓43.3%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 48.2%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 38.9%Race
White48.2%
Hispanic4.6%
Black38.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
18%
25–44
21%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads43.3% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate58 (27%)
Some College15 (7%)
Associates49 (22.8%)
Bachelors14 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree79 (36.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 27%Some College: 7%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
HS Grad27.0%
Some College7.0%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.8%Renter: 56.2%Tenure
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
36%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,750 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$159,700 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$667/mo
Total Housing Units157
Vacant Units4

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
61%
About Sumner, MS

Sumner is a city in Mississippi, located in Tallahatchie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 411 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, Sumner is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,750 is below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sumner is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $667 per month.

The population of Sumner is well-educated. 43.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Sumner
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38957 411 $54,750 $159,700 $667 4.8% 43.3% 43.8%