Pontotoc County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
31,445
population (2021)
+5.0%
pop change since 2010
28115
FIPS code
Pontotoc County ZIP code map
About Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County is located in Mississippi and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 31,445 as of 2021,
an increase of
5% from 29,957 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Pontotoc County is 28115.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 31,445 |
| 2010 population | 29,957 |
| Change | +5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28115 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Pontotoc County
ZIP codes for Pontotoc County, MS (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38820 | Algoma | Pontotoc | View map |
| 38841 | Ecru | Pontotoc | View map |
| 38863 | Pontotoc | Pontotoc | View map |
| 38864 | Randolph | Pontotoc | View map |
| 38869 | Sherman | Pontotoc | View map |
| 38871 | Thaxton | Pontotoc | View map |
Demographics & statistics
26,792
Population
35.0
Median age
$55,253
Median household income
$25,590
Per capita income
$127,375
Median home value
$594
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
8,789
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
866
Under 5
928
966
5–9
1,035
1,025
10–14
1,097
873
15–19
935
798
20–24
855
1,806
25–34
1,934
1,485
35–44
1,591
1,661
45–54
1,779
828
55–59
886
782
60–64
838
1,027
65–74
1,101
637
75–84
682
182
85+
195
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,164 | 27.3% |
| 18 and over | 19,628 | 72.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,824 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 35.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Black or African American
12.5%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Other race
6.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,456 | 71% |
| Black or African American | 3,587 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,003 | 7% |
| Other race | 1,749 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 948 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
7.8%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
19.2%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
1.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 19.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 1.3% |
| Median income | $55,253 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.9%
$50k–$100k
23.4%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
9.2%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,375 |
| Median rent / month | $594 |
| Owner occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter occupied | 20.1% |
| Vacant | 14.2% |
| Single-family detached | 71.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 26.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 37.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.5% |
| Electricity | 56.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,588 | 66.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 346 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,319 | 11.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,489 | 18.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,977 | 44.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,885 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.91 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.8% | 22.2% |
| Married | 63.6% | 58.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
10.2%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 592 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 372 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,180 | 48.0% |
| High school | 1,414 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,089 | 18.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
28.1%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Retail trade
11.1%
Other services
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Construction
5.9%
Professional & management
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.0% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 29.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.0% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.6% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
7.8%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.6% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 28.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 55.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,130 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 53.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,998 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 994 | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 937 | 3.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,833 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 25,656 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 20,546 | 78.8% |
| Foreign born | 177 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 959 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 219 | 35.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,340 | 16.2% |
| Italian | 2,445 | 9.1% |
| French | 1,974 | 7.4% |
| English | 104 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 20 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.5% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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