Holmes County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
16,496
population (2021)
-14.1%
pop change since 2010
28051
FIPS code
Holmes County ZIP code map
About Holmes County
Holmes County is located in Mississippi and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,496 as of 2021,
a decrease of
14.1% from 19,198 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Holmes County is 28051.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,496 |
| 2010 population | 19,198 |
| Change | -14.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28051 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Holmes County
ZIP codes for Holmes County, MS (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38924 | Cruger | Holmes | View map |
| 39063 | Durant | Holmes | View map |
| 39079 | Goodman | Holmes | View map |
| 39095 | Lexington | Holmes | View map |
| 39146 | Pickens | Holmes | View map |
| 39169 | Tchula | Holmes | View map |
| 39192 | West | Holmes | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,503
Population
36.2
Median age
$33,227
Median household income
$20,424
Per capita income
$71,017
Median home value
$609
Median monthly rent
60.4%
Home ownership
34.0%
Poverty rate
11.2%
Unemployment
5,543
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
501
Under 5
561
553
5–9
620
549
10–14
615
743
15–19
833
616
20–24
691
1,028
25–34
1,152
956
35–44
1,072
877
45–54
982
618
55–59
693
508
60–64
569
784
65–74
878
412
75–84
461
109
85+
122
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,247 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 13,256 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,766 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
82.9%
White
14.9%
Two or more races
1.5%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,560 | 82.9% |
| White | 2,624 | 14.9% |
| Two or more races | 263 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
18.9%
$10k–$15k
14.2%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
15.4%
$35k–$50k
11.5%
$50k–$75k
11.7%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
4.2%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 18.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 15.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $33,227 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
34.2%
$50k–$100k
35.8%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k–$300k
7.0%
$300k–$500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $71,017 |
| Median rent / month | $609 |
| Owner occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter occupied | 39.6% |
| Vacant | 23.9% |
| Single-family detached | 60.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 24.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.85 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.6% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.2% |
| Electricity | 50.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,749 | 26.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 213 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,156 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,896 | 50.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,673 | 27.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,118 | 38.2% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 55.3% | 49.6% |
| Married | 27.6% | 22.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 8.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.6%
Some HS, no diploma
12.7%
HS graduate
36.9%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
5.2%
Bachelor's degree
7.6%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 427 | 7.2% |
| Kindergarten | 179 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,873 | 40.1% |
| High school | 964 | 19.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,470 | 30.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Manufacturing
20.0%
Retail trade
17.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
4.6%
Construction
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Professional & management
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 20.1% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 30.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.8% |
| Government | 18.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Other means | 3.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
34.0%
Under 18 years
37.5%
18 and over
32.5%
Married-couple families
20.6%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 23.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 8.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 29.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 53.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 6.7% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.3% |
| Kidney disease | 4.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.2% |
| No physical activity | 41.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 32.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 25.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 82.4% |
| Visited dentist | 39.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 30.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 628 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 34.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% |
| 18–64 years | 34.1% |
| 65 and over | 57.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 44.2% |
| Public insurance | 54.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,441 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 42 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 29 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,446 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 17,438 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,928 | 91.2% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 57 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 37 | 36.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 733 | 4.2% |
| French | 442 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 339 | 1.9% |
| English | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 77.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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