Leake County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
21,196
population (2021)
-11.0%
pop change since 2010
28079
FIPS code
Leake County ZIP code map
About Leake County
Leake County is located in Mississippi and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,196 as of 2021,
a decrease of
11% from 23,805 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Leake County is 28079.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,196 |
| 2010 population | 23,805 |
| Change | -11.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28079 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Leake County
ZIP codes for Leake County, MS (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39051 | Carthage | Leake | View map |
| 39094 | Lena | Leake | View map |
| 39109 | Madden | Leake | View map |
| 39171 | Thomastown | Leake | View map |
| 39189 | Walnut Grove | Leake | View map |
Demographics & statistics
22,943
Population
41.4
Median age
$45,240
Median household income
$24,171
Per capita income
$93,400
Median home value
$771
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
16.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
8,368
Housing units
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
722
Under 5
794
573
5–9
630
754
10–14
828
653
15–19
717
681
20–24
749
1,256
25–34
1,379
1,383
35–44
1,520
1,513
45–54
1,662
779
55–59
856
706
60–64
775
1,145
65–74
1,257
580
75–84
638
187
85+
206
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,218 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 17,725 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,013 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.3%
Black or African American
36.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
3.5%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,543 | 48.3% |
| Black or African American | 8,720 | 36.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,148 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 973 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 830 | 3.5% |
| Two or more races | 622 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
18.0%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
10.5%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $45,240 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.0%
$50k–$100k
30.6%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
11.7%
$300k–$500k
5.4%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $93,400 |
| Median rent / month | $771 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 17.7% |
| Single-family detached | 63.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.3% |
| Mobile homes | 31.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.2% |
| Electricity | 60.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.6% |
| Wood | 3.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,737 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 373 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,681 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,499 | 30.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,549 | 33.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,915 | 32.4% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.6% | 32.4% |
| Married | 44.9% | 42.7% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
7.4%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 440 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 197 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,125 | 43.9% |
| High school | 1,304 | 25.3% |
| College / grad school | 796 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
19.6%
Retail trade
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
8.5%
Construction
6.1%
Professional & management
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.8%
Other services
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.9% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 22.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.7% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.9%
Under 18 years
26.4%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
35.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 32.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 49.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 21.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,184 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 21.7% |
| 65 and over | 58.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.2% |
| Public insurance | 47.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,427 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 682 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 566 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,393 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 22,220 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 19,119 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 173 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 550 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 38 | 2.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,289 | 10% |
| French | 1,753 | 7.6% |
| Italian | 1,276 | 5.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 55 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 86.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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