City

Tunica, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Tunica County  ·  Mississippi

👥5,318Population
💰$34,608Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$183,500Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊17.1%Unemployment▲ 249% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.5% Female 56.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.8%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 77%Race
White21.8%
Hispanic1.3%
Black77.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment17.1% ▲ 249% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,161 (40.8%)
Some College390 (13.7%)
Associates433 (15.2%)
Bachelors270 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree529 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College13.7%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.5%Renter: 53.5%Tenure
Owner46.5%
Renter53.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,608 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$183,500 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$869/mo
Total Housing Units2,472
Vacant Units459

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Tunica, MS

Tunica is a city in Mississippi, located in Tunica County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,318 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Tunica is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,608 is well below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tunica is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $869 per month.

The population of Tunica is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Black (76.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tunica
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38676 5,318 $34,608 $183,500 $869 17.1% 28.1% 46.5%