Benton County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
7,646
population (2021)
-12.4%
pop change since 2010
28009
FIPS code
Benton County ZIP code map
About Benton County
Benton County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,646 as of 2021,
a decrease of
12.4% from 8,729 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Benton County is 28009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,646 |
| 2010 population | 8,729 |
| Change | -12.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28009 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Benton County
ZIP codes for Benton County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38603 | Ashland | Benton | View map |
| 38633 | Hickory Flat | Benton | View map |
| 38647 | Michigan City | Benton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,180
Population
43.7
Median age
$43,523
Median household income
$24,237
Per capita income
$100,425
Median home value
$524
Median monthly rent
75.8%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
3,480
Housing units
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
264
Under 5
263
196
5–9
196
253
10–14
251
167
15–19
167
345
20–24
343
491
25–34
489
453
35–44
451
475
45–54
472
324
55–59
322
387
60–64
386
465
65–74
462
232
75–84
231
48
85+
47
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,649 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 6,531 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,485 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.5%
Black or African American
26%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
1.9%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,460 | 65.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,165 | 26% |
| Two or more races | 363 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 157 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
19.0%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
5.7%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 19.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $43,523 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.5%
$50k–$100k
34.2%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
14.2%
$200k–$300k
6.0%
$300k–$500k
2.5%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,425 |
| Median rent / month | $524 |
| Owner occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter occupied | 24.2% |
| Vacant | 16.7% |
| Single-family detached | 71.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 26.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 3.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.0% |
| Electricity | 48.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 5.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,464 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 159 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 730 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 999 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 732 | 21.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,151 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.4% | 25.0% |
| Married | 49.1% | 48.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.3%
Some HS, no diploma
13.3%
HS graduate
33.8%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
5.8%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 118 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 744 | 54.8% |
| High school | 300 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 195 | 11.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.9%
Manufacturing
14.0%
Retail trade
13.4%
Agriculture & mining
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Professional & management
6.3%
Wholesale trade
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Construction
5.2%
Public administration
4.7%
Other services
3.6%
Finance & real estate
0.6%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.3% |
| Service | 23.9% |
| Sales & office | 20.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.1% |
| Production & transportation | 24.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.7% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.3 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
33.4%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
39.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 12.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| No physical activity | 31.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 22.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 21.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 511 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.5% |
| Under 18 | 13.7% |
| 18–64 years | 22.0% |
| 65 and over | 37.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.0% |
| Public insurance | 50.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,653 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 185 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 167 | 5.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,948 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 7,923 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 4,983 | 55.9% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 232 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 213 | 87.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,343 | 16.4% |
| Italian | 815 | 10% |
| Arab | 519 | 6.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 10 | 0.1% |
| German | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 79.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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