Sharkey County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
3,663
population (2021)
-25.5%
pop change since 2010
28125
FIPS code
Sharkey County ZIP code map
About Sharkey County
Sharkey County is located in Mississippi and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,663 as of 2021,
a decrease of
25.5% from 4,916 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sharkey County is 28125.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,663 |
| 2010 population | 4,916 |
| Change | -25.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28125 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sharkey County
ZIP codes for Sharkey County, MS (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38721 | Anguilla | Sharkey | View map |
| 38765 | Panther Burn | Sharkey | View map |
| 39054 | Cary | Sharkey | View map |
| 39061 | Delta City | Sharkey | View map |
| 39159 | Rolling Fork | Sharkey | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,425
Population
37.4
Median age
$40,013
Median household income
$20,954
Per capita income
$56,967
Median home value
$785
Median monthly rent
63.1%
Home ownership
32.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
1,224
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
138
Under 5
113
166
5–9
136
124
10–14
102
204
15–19
167
175
20–24
143
317
25–34
260
289
35–44
237
220
45–54
181
147
55–59
120
237
60–64
195
220
65–74
180
150
75–84
124
44
85+
36
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 987 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 3,438 | 77.8% |
| 65 and over | 754 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
71%
White
27.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Other race
0.4%
Two or more races
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,155 | 71% |
| White | 1,215 | 27.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.4% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.2%
$10k–$15k
6.9%
$15k–$25k
19.5%
$25k–$35k
12.0%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
8.0%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
2.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 19.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.0% |
| Median income | $40,013 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
34.0%
$50k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
21.9%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k–$300k
13.7%
$300k–$500k
1.8%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $56,967 |
| Median rent / month | $785 |
| Owner occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter occupied | 36.9% |
| Vacant | 14.1% |
| Single-family detached | 62.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 26.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 50.8% |
| Electricity | 35.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.4% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 524 | 32.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 152 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 218 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 574 | 39.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 536 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 526 | 38.5% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.4% | 40.0% |
| Married | 26.8% | 30.8% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 15.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
HS graduate
44.2%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
4.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 93 | 8.3% |
| Kindergarten | 138 | 7.4% |
| Elementary school | 387 | 39.4% |
| High school | 270 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 177 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Retail trade
15.5%
Agriculture & mining
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
6.8%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Public administration
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Professional & management
2.9%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.5% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.3% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 22.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 10.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
32.3%
Under 18 years
49.9%
18 and over
27.5%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
45.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 15.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 52.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 6.3% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.4% |
| No physical activity | 39.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 30.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 15.3% |
| No health insurance | 24.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.7% |
| Visited dentist | 43.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 28.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 113 | 3.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.4% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 41.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 47.3% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 14.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,174 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,425 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 4,423 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 4,000 | 90.1% |
| Foreign born | 2 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 475 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 134 | 3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 122 | 2.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.4% |
| Internet access | 80.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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