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Falkner, MS
Town in Tippah County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38629.
Population
760
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
1
Falkner and its ZIP codes
Falkner at a glance
- Falkner is about 2.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,472, 4% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,400 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Falkner, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Falkner, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,472
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$100,400
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (137), German Americans (93), Mexican Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tippah County. PPP loans are for Falkner.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,660
7,209 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $5,955 per person
How people get to work
Falkner, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.7%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falkner, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
334
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falkner, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Falkner
1 in or overlapping Falkner. Population shown
Cities near Falkner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RipleyCity | 7 mi | 11.4 |
| ChalybeateCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.8 |
| WalnutTown | 8 mi | 5.4 |
| Blue MountainTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| AshlandTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| DumasTown | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| Essary Springs, TNCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Middleton, TNCity | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| Snow Lake ShoresTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Saulsbury, TNTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Pocahontas, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| KossuthVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| JumpertownTown | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Grand Junction, TNCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Hickory FlatTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| MyrtleTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falkner, MS in?
- Falkner is in Tippah County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Falkner, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Falkner include 38629.
- What is the population of Falkner, MS?
- About 760 people live in Falkner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falkner?
- Nearby places include Ripley (7 mi), Chalybeate (7.9 mi), Walnut (8 mi), Blue Mountain (12 mi), Ashland (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023