Jefferson County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 4 ZIP codes · 3 cities
4
ZIP codes
7,205
population (2021)
-6.7%
pop change since 2010
28063
FIPS code
Jefferson County ZIP code map
About Jefferson County
Jefferson County is located in Mississippi and contains 4 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,205 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.7% from 7,726 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Jefferson County is 28063.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,205 |
| 2010 population | 7,726 |
| Change | -6.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28063 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes for Jefferson County, MS (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39069 | Fayette | Jefferson | View map |
| 39081 | Fayette | Jefferson | View map |
| 39096 | Lorman | Jefferson | View map |
| 39668 | Union Church | Jefferson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,685
Population
32.8
Median age
$32,711
Median household income
$17,915
Per capita income
$86,300
Median home value
$141
Median monthly rent
77.6%
Home ownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
2,700
Housing units
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
184
Under 5
211
229
5–9
261
234
10–14
267
524
15–19
600
478
20–24
546
378
25–34
433
431
35–44
494
487
45–54
558
265
55–59
304
265
60–64
304
312
65–74
358
197
75–84
225
65
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,705 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 6,980 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,232 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
81.4%
White
9.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,385 | 81.4% |
| White | 852 | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 386 | 4.3% |
| Two or more races | 378 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.4%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
21.5%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
12.0%
$75k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
12.3%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
5.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 21.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 5.1% |
| Median income | $32,711 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.4%
$50k–$100k
40.4%
$100k–$150k
5.4%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
0.1%
$500k–$1M
8.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,300 |
| Median rent / month | $141 |
| Owner occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter occupied | 22.4% |
| Vacant | 28.2% |
| Single-family detached | 56.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 35.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.10 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 12.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.5% |
| Electricity | 70.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 677 | 27.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 153 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 315 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,354 | 50.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,030 | 35.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 879 | 38.0% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.0% | 55.5% |
| Married | 39.3% | 20.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 14.6% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
28.1%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 50 | 1.1% |
| Kindergarten | 186 | 7.9% |
| Elementary school | 789 | 25.5% |
| High school | 523 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,614 | 38.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
47.5%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Professional & management
2.7%
Public administration
2.3%
Construction
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.4% |
| Service | 29.9% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.7% |
| Government | 27.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 4.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.3% |
| Other means | 6.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.0 |
Poverty
All people
25.9%
Under 18 years
50.5%
18 and over
18.9%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
35.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 32.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 19.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| No physical activity | 36.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 13.1% |
| No health insurance | 23.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.0% |
| Visited dentist | 44.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 26.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 192 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.1% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 48.4% |
| Public insurance | 46.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,290 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 107 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,551 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 8,507 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,305 | 80.3% |
| Foreign born | 44 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 134 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 56 | 23.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 204 | 2.3% |
| Arab | 178 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 53 | 0.6% |
| English | 29 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.9% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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