Clay County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
18,535
population (2021)
-10.2%
pop change since 2010
28025
FIPS code
Clay County ZIP code map
About Clay County
Clay County is located in Mississippi and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,535 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.2% from 20,634 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Clay County is 28025.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,535 |
| 2010 population | 20,634 |
| Change | -10.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28025 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Clay County
ZIP codes for Clay County, MS (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39741 | Cedarbluff | Clay | View map |
| 39754 | Montpelier | Clay | View map |
| 39755 | Pheba | Clay | View map |
| 39773 | West Point | Clay | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,710
Population
38.9
Median age
$38,184
Median household income
$24,436
Per capita income
$98,825
Median home value
$333
Median monthly rent
78.4%
Home ownership
22.1%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
6,679
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
524
Under 5
542
596
5–9
617
650
10–14
672
779
15–19
806
429
20–24
443
1,042
25–34
1,079
1,188
35–44
1,230
1,042
45–54
1,078
553
55–59
572
609
60–64
630
1,051
65–74
1,088
483
75–84
500
249
85+
258
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,401 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 14,309 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,629 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
59.5%
White
38.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,162 | 59.5% |
| White | 7,186 | 38.3% |
| Two or more races | 351 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
8.1%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
22.6%
$35k–$50k
16.8%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
1.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 22.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.2% |
| Median income | $38,184 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
43.5%
$100k–$150k
10.9%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
12.6%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,825 |
| Median rent / month | $333 |
| Owner occupied | 78.4% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 18.1% |
| Single-family detached | 63.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 32.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.3% |
| Electricity | 49.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 35.2% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,032 | 37.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 246 | 1.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,435 | 25.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,826 | 35.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,262 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,575 | 33.8% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married | 43.9% | 42.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 12.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.0%
Some HS, no diploma
12.6%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 352 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 164 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,173 | 51.6% |
| High school | 1,090 | 24.6% |
| College / grad school | 393 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.6%
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Construction
11.8%
Retail trade
8.3%
Professional & management
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Public administration
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.8% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.2% |
| Production & transportation | 26.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
Poverty
All people
22.1%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
22.2%
Married-couple families
6.9%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 48.9% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 5.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 34.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 21.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.5% |
| Visited dentist | 48.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 21.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,044 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.6% |
| 18–64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.7% |
| Public insurance | 46.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,644 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 24 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,626 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 18,626 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 16,095 | 88.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 84 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 70 | 44.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,194 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 707 | 3.8% |
| Arab | 623 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.1% |
| English | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 83.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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