Covington County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
18,279
population (2021)
-6.6%
pop change since 2010
28031
FIPS code
Covington County ZIP code map
About Covington County
Covington County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,279 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.6% from 19,568 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Covington County is 28031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,279 |
| 2010 population | 19,568 |
| Change | -6.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28031 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Covington County
ZIP codes for Covington County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39119 | Mount Olive | Covington | View map |
| 39428 | Collins | Covington | View map |
| 39479 | Seminary | Covington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,827
Population
37.8
Median age
$47,660
Median household income
$24,032
Per capita income
$86,633
Median home value
$658
Median monthly rent
77.5%
Home ownership
21.4%
Poverty rate
5.7%
Unemployment
7,227
Housing units
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
571
Under 5
609
620
5–9
661
885
10–14
944
663
15–19
708
756
20–24
807
1,036
25–34
1,105
1,333
35–44
1,421
1,218
45–54
1,298
669
55–59
714
636
60–64
678
970
65–74
1,035
589
75–84
629
132
85+
140
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,333 | 26.2% |
| 18 and over | 15,494 | 73.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,495 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.1%
Black or African American
32.5%
Two or more races
3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,109 | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 6,866 | 32.5% |
| Two or more races | 632 | 3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 270 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 123 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 32 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.9%
$10k–$15k
9.2%
$15k–$25k
12.0%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $47,660 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.8%
$50k–$100k
29.1%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
5.5%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,633 |
| Median rent / month | $658 |
| Owner occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter occupied | 22.5% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 35.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 20.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.6% |
| Electricity | 71.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.7% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,727 | 48.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 163 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,224 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,569 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,636 | 35.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,249 | 29.0% |
| Average household size | 2.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.9% | 26.1% |
| Married | 51.1% | 44.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.1% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 64 | 1.4% |
| Kindergarten | 286 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,249 | 49.0% |
| High school | 1,073 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 768 | 17.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Manufacturing
16.1%
Retail trade
16.0%
Construction
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Other services
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.2%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Public administration
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Professional & management
2.3%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.5% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 21.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 17.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.0% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
21.4%
Under 18 years
32.8%
18 and over
17.2%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
52.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 30.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 20.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 49.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 965 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 16.3% |
| 65 and over | 37.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,647 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,515 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 20,462 | 98.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,876 | 85.7% |
| Foreign born | 53 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 312 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 159 | 37.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,618 | 12.6% |
| French | 1,356 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 916 | 4.4% |
| German | 127 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 11 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
| Polish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 89.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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