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Sunflower County, MS
7 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Sunflower County, Mississippi.
Population
24,333
Land area
698sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Sunflower County
Sunflower County at a glance
- Sunflower County is 44% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,956 a year, 29% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,300 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $694 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Indianola (9,062), Ruleville (2,632) and Drew (2,132).
Local data for Sunflower County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks11
- Post Offices8
- Parks3
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants61
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers6
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Sunflower County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,956
Poverty rate
28.9%
Median home value
$100,300
Prices +0.7% in a year
Median rent
$694/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (860), German Americans (580), Mexican Americans (390).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,411
8,082 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,489
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$156M
FY 2026, $5,991 per person
PPP loans
$49.27M
1,693 loans, 6,516 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$110K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sunflower County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sunflower County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
400
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
116
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sunflower County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.6%
U.S. 33.3% +15.3 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sunflower County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sunflower County, MS?
- Indianola is the largest city or town in Sunflower County, with about 9,062 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sunflower County?
- Sunflower County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38736, 38737, 38738, 38751, 38753.
- What is the population of Sunflower County, MS?
- About 24,333 people live in Sunflower County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sunflower County?
- Sunflower County borders Washington County, Bolivar County, Leflore County, Coahoma County, Tallahatchie County, Humphreys County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023