Kemper County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
8,829
population (2021)
-15.6%
pop change since 2010
28069
FIPS code
Kemper County ZIP code map
About Kemper County
Kemper County is located in Mississippi and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,829 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.6% from 10,456 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kemper County is 28069.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,829 |
| 2010 population | 10,456 |
| Change | -15.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28069 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kemper County
ZIP codes for Kemper County, MS (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39328 | De Kalb | Kemper | View map |
| 39352 | Porterville | Kemper | View map |
| 39354 | Preston | Kemper | View map |
| 39358 | Scooba | Kemper | View map |
Demographics & statistics
8,795
Population
38.4
Median age
$33,947
Median household income
$22,323
Per capita income
$65,960
Median home value
$341
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
20.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
Unemployment
3,155
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
244
Under 5
262
173
5–9
187
220
10–14
236
339
15–19
366
436
20–24
470
561
25–34
604
370
35–44
399
495
45–54
533
308
55–59
331
226
60–64
243
447
65–74
482
355
75–84
382
61
85+
65
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,654 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 7,141 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,792 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 38.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
59.9%
White
38.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,292 | 59.9% |
| White | 3,376 | 38.2% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.5%
$10k–$15k
10.5%
$15k–$25k
16.4%
$25k–$35k
3.5%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 4.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $33,947 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.4%
$50k–$100k
53.4%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $65,960 |
| Median rent / month | $341 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 22.3% |
| Single-family detached | 76.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 17.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 70.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 29.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.8% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,275 | 41.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 162 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 479 | 11.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,197 | 44.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 880 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,173 | 32.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.6% | 38.3% |
| Married | 55.8% | 34.6% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 19.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
12.9%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 154 | 22.3% |
| Kindergarten | 50 | 1.4% |
| Elementary school | 706 | 23.9% |
| High school | 320 | 14.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,022 | 38.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Manufacturing
21.2%
Retail trade
13.7%
Wholesale trade
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Public administration
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Other services
2.9%
Professional & management
2.3%
Construction
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 29.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 21.5% |
| Self-employed | 1.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.3% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 3.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
20.6%
Under 18 years
43.0%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
0.4%
Female-led households
49.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 49.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.3% |
| No physical activity | 35.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 21.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.2% |
| Visited dentist | 44.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 24.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 400 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 10.7% |
| 18–64 years | 16.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.4% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 21.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,289 | 90.1% |
| Spanish | 27 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,770 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 8,748 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 7,436 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 25 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 15 | 16.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 601 | 6.8% |
| Italian | 374 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 323 | 3.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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