George County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
24,762
population (2021)
+9.7%
pop change since 2010
28039
FIPS code
George County ZIP code map
About George County
George County is located in Mississippi and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 24,762 as of 2021,
an increase of
9.7% from 22,578 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for George County is 28039.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 24,762 |
| 2010 population | 22,578 |
| Change | +9.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28039 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in George County
ZIP codes for George County, MS (1)
Demographics & statistics
28,368
Population
36.7
Median age
$52,957
Median household income
$25,664
Per capita income
$153,300
Median home value
$800
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
Unemployment
10,293
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,078
Under 5
1,040
1,054
5–9
1,018
1,090
10–14
1,053
843
15–19
814
771
20–24
744
2,067
25–34
1,995
1,682
35–44
1,624
1,714
45–54
1,654
864
55–59
834
1,006
60–64
972
1,404
65–74
1,355
658
75–84
635
203
85+
196
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,417 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 20,951 | 73.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,451 | 15.7% |
| Median age | 36.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.1%
Black or African American
6.5%
Two or more races
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,447 | 88.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,890 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 783 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 506 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 159 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 58 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
5.0%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $52,957 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.4%
$50k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
11.3%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,300 |
| Median rent / month | $800 |
| Owner occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter occupied | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 13.6% |
| Single-family detached | 76.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 19.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 30.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.1% |
| Electricity | 80.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.1% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,113 | 58.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 545 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,758 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,074 | 19.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,630 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,178 | 30.3% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.3% | 15.8% |
| Married | 55.7% | 59.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 9.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
37.9%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 329 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 393 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,310 | 53.6% |
| High school | 1,445 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 697 | 11.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Construction
13.2%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Retail trade
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Professional & management
6.5%
Other services
5.1%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Public administration
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.3% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.9% |
| Production & transportation | 14.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.9% |
| Carpool | 14.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.7 |
Poverty
All people
19.3%
Under 18 years
25.7%
18 and over
17.0%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
45.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 18.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,574 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 53.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,250 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 294 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 247 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 47 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,926 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 27,874 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 17,233 | 60.7% |
| Foreign born | 52 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 442 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 154 | 34.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,424 | 15.6% |
| French | 3,890 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 2,696 | 9.5% |
| English | 64 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
| Dutch | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.0% |
| Internet access | 89.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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