Hinds County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 36 ZIP codes · 9 cities
36
ZIP codes
222,679
population (2021)
-9.2%
pop change since 2010
28049
FIPS code
Hinds County ZIP code map
About Hinds County
Hinds County is located in Mississippi and contains 36 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 222,679 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.2% from 245,285 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hinds County is 28049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 222,679 |
| 2010 population | 245,285 |
| Change | -9.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28049 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hinds County
ZIP codes for Hinds County, MS (36)
Demographics & statistics
223,775
Population
36.9
Median age
$51,401
Median household income
$28,312
Per capita income
$135,012
Median home value
$977
Median monthly rent
56.9%
Home ownership
20.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
68,323
Housing units
33.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,640
Under 5
7,445
6,661
5–9
7,468
7,513
10–14
8,425
7,504
15–19
8,415
7,439
20–24
8,342
14,829
25–34
16,627
13,016
35–44
14,594
12,225
45–54
13,707
6,534
55–59
7,326
6,843
60–64
7,672
9,911
65–74
11,114
4,690
75–84
5,259
1,686
85+
1,890
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 53,606 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 170,169 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 34,550 | 16.4% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
71.8%
White
23.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 162,681 | 71.8% |
| White | 54,123 | 23.9% |
| Two or more races | 3,790 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,775 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,633 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 1,129 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 397 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
11.2%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
14.1%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $51,401 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.6%
$50k–$100k
22.4%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
14.1%
$200k–$300k
15.9%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,012 |
| Median rent / month | $977 |
| Owner occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter occupied | 43.1% |
| Vacant | 16.4% |
| Single-family detached | 62.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.1% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.48 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 21.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.8% |
| Electricity | 54.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 29,595 | 31.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,858 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 17,952 | 21.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 37,254 | 42.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26,551 | 25.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25,410 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.9% | 44.6% |
| Married | 37.1% | 30.4% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,926 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 2,954 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 23,312 | 34.0% |
| High school | 11,687 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 17,137 | 35.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.4%
Public administration
11.2%
Retail trade
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Professional & management
8.2%
Manufacturing
7.0%
Other services
5.9%
Construction
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.3% |
| Government | 26.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
20.6%
Under 18 years
25.6%
18 and over
18.6%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
32.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.2% |
| No physical activity | 30.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 19.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9,870 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 40.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 209,690 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 2,337 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,552 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 261 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 413 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 220,138 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 219,343 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 184,103 | 81.2% |
| Foreign born | 795 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,637 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,358 | 35.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 10,283 | 4.6% |
| French | 8,353 | 3.7% |
| Italian | 7,183 | 3.2% |
| English | 415 | 0.2% |
| German | 336 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 127 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 60 | 0% |
| Irish | 19 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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