Sunflower County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 10 ZIP codes · 9 cities
10
ZIP codes
25,402
population (2021)
-13.7%
pop change since 2010
28133
FIPS code
Sunflower County ZIP code map
About Sunflower County
Sunflower County is located in Mississippi and contains 10 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,402 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.7% from 29,450 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Sunflower County is 28133.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,402 |
| 2010 population | 29,450 |
| Change | -13.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28133 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Sunflower County
ZIP codes for Sunflower County, MS (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38736 | Doddsville | Sunflower | View map |
| 38737 | Drew | Sunflower | View map |
| 38738 | Parchman | Sunflower | View map |
| 38749 | Indianola | Sunflower | View map |
| 38751 | Indianola | Sunflower | View map |
| 38753 | Inverness | Sunflower | View map |
| 38761 | Moorhead | Sunflower | View map |
| 38768 | Rome | Sunflower | View map |
| 38771 | Ruleville | Sunflower | View map |
| 38778 | Sunflower | Sunflower | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,950
Population
33.8
Median age
$37,790
Median household income
$21,052
Per capita income
$95,033
Median home value
$630
Median monthly rent
53.8%
Home ownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
Unemployment
5,182
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
636
Under 5
707
596
5–9
662
767
10–14
853
809
15–19
898
806
20–24
895
1,496
25–34
1,663
1,153
35–44
1,282
1,115
45–54
1,239
602
55–59
669
485
60–64
539
890
65–74
989
414
75–84
461
153
85+
171
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,246 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 15,704 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,078 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 33.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
76.2%
White
18.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 16,327 | 76.2% |
| White | 4,021 | 18.8% |
| Two or more races | 511 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 475 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 66 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.7%
$10k–$15k
11.6%
$15k–$25k
15.6%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $37,790 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.6%
$50k–$100k
33.9%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
1.9%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,033 |
| Median rent / month | $630 |
| Owner occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter occupied | 46.2% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 74.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.5% |
| Mobile homes | 5.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.79 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 59.9% |
| Electricity | 32.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,297 | 29.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 385 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,360 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,423 | 44.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,680 | 36.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,255 | 27.9% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 57.3% | 49.4% |
| Married | 32.5% | 26.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
16.0%
HS graduate
30.3%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 325 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 403 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,240 | 40.2% |
| High school | 1,203 | 26.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,262 | 21.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.5%
Retail trade
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Agriculture & mining
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Public administration
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.0%
Construction
5.6%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Professional & management
2.9%
Other services
2.4%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.4% |
| Service | 23.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 17.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 22.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.2% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
30.8%
Under 18 years
50.5%
18 and over
24.4%
Married-couple families
7.5%
Female-led households
46.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 36.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 49.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.9% |
| No physical activity | 35.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 13.6% |
| No health insurance | 24.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.8% |
| Visited dentist | 45.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 25.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 524 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.8% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 41.9% |
| Public insurance | 49.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,607 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 268 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 247 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,750 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 20,681 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 19,135 | 90.8% |
| Foreign born | 69 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 200 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 0.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,750 | 8.4% |
| French | 668 | 3.2% |
| Italian | 469 | 2.2% |
| English | 16 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 2 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
| Polish | 1 | 0% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.4% |
| Internet access | 84.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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