City

Sunflower, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Sunflower County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,450Population
💰$41,053Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$84,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓40.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 13.2%Hispanic: 15%Black: 70.8%Other: 1%Race
White13.2%
Hispanic15.0%
Black70.8%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
14%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty31.5% ▲ 215% above avg
College Grads40.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (6.1%)
HS Graduate206 (31.6%)
Some College34 (5.2%)
Associates107 (16.4%)
Bachelors110 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree155 (23.8%)

Education

No HS: 6.1%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 23.8%Edu
No HS6.1%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College5.2%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate23.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46%Renter: 54.1%Tenure
Owner46.0%
Renter54.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,053 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$84,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$431/mo
Total Housing Units570
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Sunflower, MS

Sunflower is a city in Mississippi, located in Sunflower County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,450 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Sunflower is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,053 is below the national average. Approximately 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sunflower is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $431 per month.

The population of Sunflower is well-educated. 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Black (70.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sunflower
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38778 1,450 $41,053 $84,600 $431 7.6% 40.6% 46.0%