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Iuka, MS
City in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38852.
Population
3,110
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
321
ZIP codes
1
Iuka and its ZIP codes
Iuka at a glance
- Iuka is about 5.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,290 a year, 13% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,700 (27% below Mississippi) and median rent is $664 a month.
Local data for Iuka, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iuka, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,290
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$664/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (201), Dutch Americans (177), Scottish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tishomingo County. PPP loans are for Iuka.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,864
6,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
PPP loans
$6.73M
265 loans, 1,051 jobs reported
How people get to work
Iuka, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iuka, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
62.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iuka, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Iuka
1 in or overlapping Iuka. Population shown
Cities near Iuka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BurnsvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Waterloo, ALTown | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| PadenVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| TishomingoTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Cherokee, ALTown | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| GlenTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FarmingtonTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Counce, TNCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Walnut Grove, TNCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.8 |
| RienziTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| Childers Hill, TNCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| CorinthCity | 20 mi | 30.2 |
| BelmontTown | 21 mi | 4.7 |
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iuka, MS in?
- Iuka is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Iuka, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Iuka include 38852.
- What is the population of Iuka, MS?
- About 3,110 people live in Iuka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iuka?
- Nearby places include Burnsville (7.2 mi), Waterloo, AL (11 mi), Paden (11 mi), Tishomingo (12 mi), Cherokee, AL (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023