Jefferson Davis County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
11,134
population (2021)
-10.8%
pop change since 2010
28065
FIPS code
Jefferson Davis County ZIP code map
About Jefferson Davis County
Jefferson Davis County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,134 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.8% from 12,487 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson Davis County is 28065.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,134 |
| 2010 population | 12,487 |
| Change | -10.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28065 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson Davis County
ZIP codes for Jefferson Davis County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39421 | Bassfield | Jefferson Davis | View map |
| 39427 | Carson | Jefferson Davis | View map |
| 39474 | Prentiss | Jefferson Davis | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,645
Population
44.7
Median age
$37,956
Median household income
$22,795
Per capita income
$101,825
Median home value
$520
Median monthly rent
85.8%
Home ownership
24.0%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
4,368
Housing units
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
317
Under 5
280
324
5–9
286
286
10–14
253
302
15–19
267
390
20–24
345
562
25–34
495
581
35–44
512
775
45–54
683
333
55–59
294
444
60–64
391
776
65–74
685
483
75–84
427
82
85+
72
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,044 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 8,601 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,525 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
60.6%
White
37.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,472 | 60.6% |
| White | 4,037 | 37.8% |
| Two or more races | 136 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
10.9%
$15k–$25k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
13.1%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
3.3%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $37,956 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.4%
$50k–$100k
26.8%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k–$300k
18.8%
$300k–$500k
1.6%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,825 |
| Median rent / month | $520 |
| Owner occupied | 85.8% |
| Renter occupied | 14.3% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 23.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 29.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.3% |
| Electricity | 59.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 30.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,699 | 43.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 94 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 839 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,548 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 900 | 25.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,897 | 46.1% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.3% | 27.8% |
| Married | 45.0% | 45.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 13.6% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.7%
HS graduate
36.7%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 145 | 10.7% |
| Kindergarten | 142 | 12.6% |
| Elementary school | 645 | 48.8% |
| High school | 357 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 258 | 8.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Transportation & utilities
18.7%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Retail trade
11.3%
Construction
7.6%
Public administration
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Other services
2.7%
Professional & management
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.9%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.1% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.4% |
| Production & transportation | 30.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 20.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.4% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.3 |
Poverty
All people
24.0%
Under 18 years
50.2%
18 and over
17.2%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
41.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.4% |
| Retirement income | 24.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 48.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 34.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.5% |
| No physical activity | 33.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 21.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.3% |
| Visited dentist | 50.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 21.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 532 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 18.5% |
| 65 and over | 41.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.5% |
| Public insurance | 51.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,048 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,617 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 10,600 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 9,302 | 87.9% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 28 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 28 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 746 | 7% |
| French | 681 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 558 | 5.2% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 12 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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