City

Tchula, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Holmes County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,939Population
💰$33,409Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$48,800Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊16.8%Unemployment▲ 243% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.6%Black: 96.4%Other: 1%Race
White2.6%
Black96.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty48.5% ▲ 385% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment16.8% ▲ 243% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.8%)
HS Graduate601 (40.1%)
Some College176 (11.7%)
Associates364 (24.3%)
Bachelors53 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree293 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 24.3%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates24.3%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.7%Renter: 50.3%Tenure
Owner49.7%
Renter50.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,409 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$48,800 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$574/mo
Total Housing Units1,312
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
51%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Tchula, MS

Tchula is a city in Mississippi, located in Holmes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,939 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Tchula is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,409 is well below the national average. Approximately 48.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tchula is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $48,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $574 per month.

The population of Tchula is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (96.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tchula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39169 2,939 $33,409 $48,800 $574 16.8% 23.1% 49.7%