State

Mississippi ZIP Codes & Demographics

531 ZIP codes  ·  82 counties  ·  20+ cities

👥2,951,317Total Population
💰$57,184Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$161,951Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 37.3%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White55.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black37.3%
Asian1.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma30,152 (1.7%)
HS Graduate506,096 (28.9%)
Some College246,478 (14.1%)
Associates303,352 (17.3%)
Bachelors212,278 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree453,423 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 28.9%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad28.9%
Some College14.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.8%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.8%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,184 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$161,951 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units1,332,591
Vacant Units200,910

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Mississippi ZIP Codes

Mississippi contains 531 ZIP codes across 82 counties. With an estimated population of 2,951,317 residents and a median age of 38.5 years, it is a middle-aged state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Mississippi is broadly a solidly middle-class state. The median household income of $57,183 is below the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Mississippi has an affordable housing market overall, with a median home value of $161,951 — below the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $950. Homeownership stands at 69.8% statewide.

The population of Mississippi is majority White (55.52%). Residents are broadly moderately educated — 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

The 531 ZIP codes across Mississippi vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 82 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Mississippi? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Mississippi
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Jackson 27 151,025 $44,784
Gulfport 6 94,920 $48,083
Hattiesburg 6 87,574 $55,771
Brandon 3 78,772 $90,947
Biloxi 6 65,470 $53,415
Meridian 7 59,019 $45,204
Olive Branch 1 57,334 $99,481
Southaven 2 52,969 $86,205
Columbus 6 48,322 $50,918
Madison 2 47,717 $122,955
Tupelo 4 46,737 $63,642
Oxford 1 45,377 $64,423
Laurel 4 43,043 $48,879
Starkville 2 42,782 $42,988
Vicksburg 4 42,730 $61,308
Ocean Springs 2 42,295 $77,300
Pearl 2 34,604 $58,878
Greenville 4 32,503 $38,820
Hernando 1 30,824 $90,277
Natchez 3 29,212 $40,586
Counties in Mississippi
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
Hinds County 36 223,898 $51,642 $150,550 7.9% 48.2%
Harrison County 16 219,700 $57,693 $193,390 6.5% 40.7%
DeSoto County 9 185,411 $83,766 $237,075 3.6% 40.3%
Rankin County 15 156,946 $74,409 $209,942 3.3% 48.6%
Jackson County 13 131,651 $59,778 $158,114 7.1% 33.5%
Forrest County 8 113,154 $63,096 $183,475 7.2% 45.3%
Madison County 8 108,851 $67,623 $270,550 9.6% 46.4%
Lee County 12 89,076 $66,691 $161,960 5.0% 37.0%
Lauderdale County 13 74,115 $62,745 $144,377 5.0% 44.3%
Jones County 9 61,853 $55,326 $140,316 4.2% 39.4%
Pearl River County 5 58,719 $57,919 $176,733 5.4% 30.1%
Lafayette County 8 55,199 $63,303 $246,700 1.6% 37.4%
Lowndes County 10 53,431 $46,649 $138,116 5.4% 27.4%
Oktibbeha County 4 48,917 $47,148 $200,250 6.0% 32.4%
Washington County 14 43,824 $36,877 $93,157 9.2% 30.6%
Warren County 5 43,623 $58,781 $119,266 12.1% 41.7%
Pike County 7 41,865 $34,875 $107,775 4.6% 27.5%
Hancock County 9 39,672 $67,168 $180,840 3.7% 29.0%
Panola County 7 38,382 $50,088 $122,100 10.1% 31.6%
Marshall County 8 38,073 $54,789 $155,000 4.4% 24.8%
Monroe County 9 37,852 $60,395 $124,771 2.9% 26.7%
Lamar County 3 35,581 $61,930 $162,966 5.4% 33.5%
Alcorn County 4 34,580 $52,514 $115,833 6.0% 28.6%
Neshoba County 2 31,925 $52,680 $97,150 8.5% 30.0%
Lincoln County 5 31,427 $46,015 $114,733 8.5% 28.7%
Bolivar County 16 31,313 $52,218 $101,471 9.3% 36.0%
Copiah County 5 29,265 $51,700 $126,500 4.9% 35.9%
Adams County 5 29,212 $40,586 $106,500 7.7% 30.9%
George County 1 28,891 $57,300 $166,600 7.5% 31.7%
Itawamba County 5 28,548 $61,317 $118,880 2.4% 26.8%
Scott County 8 28,283 $43,139 $106,200 2.7% 24.1%
Leflore County 8 27,576 $38,681 $87,725 11.0% 23.5%
Pontotoc County 6 27,216 $56,944 $152,700 3.6% 30.0%
Yazoo County 7 26,684 $48,190 $159,850 4.0% 20.6%
Union County 4 26,492 $62,339 $156,375 3.1% 29.1%
Marion County 4 25,019 $44,070 $109,825 11.2% 26.6%
Simpson County 6 24,773 $52,845 $111,940 9.3% 27.6%
Sunflower County 10 24,361 $40,985 $101,614 7.2% 25.8%
Tate County 4 24,145 $60,902 $181,200 5.3% 36.1%
Tippah County 6 23,216 $50,590 $118,100 5.5% 29.2%
Leake County 5 22,578 $51,822 $100,733 4.6% 28.3%
Stone County 3 22,482 $66,281 $166,866 7.1% 29.0%
Grenada County 6 21,871 $57,011 $113,766 2.6% 27.0%
Covington County 3 20,519 $52,189 $101,633 4.0% 31.7%
Prentiss County 4 20,101 $63,082 $122,366 2.7% 36.1%
Coahoma County 10 19,842 $40,675 $74,883 9.2% 28.1%
Chickasaw County 6 19,644 $46,118 $93,025 3.0% 23.2%
Holmes County 7 19,141 $31,189 $74,485 11.6% 20.7%
Newton County 7 18,515 $51,028 $102,185 2.9% 31.6%
Lawrence County 6 18,158 $45,249 $106,783 7.6% 31.5%
Tishomingo County 5 17,939 $47,859 $118,820 2.6% 31.1%
Attala County 5 17,682 $50,406 $91,250 5.7% 28.5%
Jasper County 8 16,975 $40,602 $108,800 7.1% 19.6%
Clay County 4 16,632 $39,244 $117,233 2.7% 33.8%
Winston County 2 16,413 $50,910 $110,850 7.1% 29.4%
Clarke County 5 15,692 $43,432 $118,320 7.7% 29.7%
Wayne County 3 15,569 $32,511 $74,050 3.2% 14.4%
Yalobusha County 5 14,873 $41,025 $94,900 5.3% 17.8%
Calhoun County 9 14,011 $48,054 $91,262 3.2% 29.0%
Perry County 4 13,547 $59,566 $129,050 4.4% 28.7%
Tallahatchie County 10 12,042 $36,685 $86,914 12.4% 35.2%
Webster County 5 12,038 $54,534 $115,300 5.9% 28.4%
Greene County 4 11,801 $51,283 $99,233 11.3% 28.3%
Smith County 3 10,945 $50,905 $116,966 6.3% 29.5%
Montgomery County 4 10,839 $43,180 $108,800 6.1% 31.3%
Tunica County 4 10,768 $44,175 $138,625 9.1% 35.9%
Amite County 4 10,674 $38,886 $82,025 5.2% 26.4%
Noxubee County 3 10,198 $36,876 $73,166 6.3% 28.1%
Walthall County 1 10,138 $39,063 $124,700 4.6% 30.3%
Jefferson Davis County 3 9,679 $38,487 $97,550 6.5% 26.3%
Wilkinson County 2 8,606 $35,652 $74,650 7.2% 25.1%
Jefferson County 4 8,579 $36,533 $92,500 5.6% 26.8%
Carroll County 6 8,105 $56,957 $120,400 5.2% 32.6%
Kemper County 4 8,098 $51,952 $83,866 8.7% 39.4%
Humphreys County 5 7,694 $29,222 $91,980 10.1% 44.9%
Claiborne County 3 7,569 $33,192 $62,700 4.3% 25.7%
Franklin County 4 6,939 $44,407 $103,250 9.0% 32.8%
Choctaw County 3 6,533 $47,015 $113,000 4.9% 43.6%
Benton County 3 5,507 $44,109 $103,600 4.9% 23.2%
Quitman County 7 4,820 $29,287 $70,533 13.2% 37.6%
Sharkey County 5 4,339 $34,135 $91,366 11.1% 22.9%
Issaquena County 3 503 $36,093 $116,800 8.5% 20.5%