Lafayette County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 7 ZIP codes · 6 cities
7
ZIP codes
56,884
population (2021)
+20.1%
pop change since 2010
28071
FIPS code
Lafayette County ZIP code map
About Lafayette County
Lafayette County is located in Mississippi and contains 7 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 56,884 as of 2021,
an increase of
20.1% from 47,351 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lafayette County is 28071.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 56,884 |
| 2010 population | 47,351 |
| Change | +20.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28071 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lafayette County
ZIP codes for Lafayette County, MS (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38601 | Abbeville | Lafayette | View map |
| 38655 | Oxford | Lafayette | View map |
| 38673 | Taylor | Lafayette | View map |
| 38675 | Oxford | Lafayette | View map |
| 38677 | University | Lafayette | View map |
| 38874 | Toccopola | Lafayette | View map |
| 38949 | Paris | Lafayette | View map |
Demographics & statistics
49,033
Population
33.0
Median age
$59,594
Median household income
$35,754
Per capita income
$231,600
Median home value
$762
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
1.2%
Unemployment
20,119
Housing units
32.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,283
Under 5
1,327
1,183
5–9
1,224
1,471
10–14
1,521
1,565
15–19
1,619
3,593
20–24
3,716
3,404
25–34
3,521
3,159
35–44
3,268
2,515
45–54
2,602
1,260
55–59
1,303
1,249
60–64
1,291
2,177
65–74
2,251
854
75–84
884
390
85+
403
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,580 | 18.6% |
| 18 and over | 39,453 | 81.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,959 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Black or African American
25%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,964 | 68% |
| Black or African American | 12,463 | 25% |
| Asian | 1,064 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 949 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 908 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 545 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 48 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
6.0%
$50k–$75k
26.5%
$75k–$100k
17.0%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $59,594 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k–$300k
25.9%
$300k–$500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
7.8%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,600 |
| Median rent / month | $762 |
| Owner occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter occupied | 13.7% |
| Vacant | 17.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.9% |
| Mobile homes | 21.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 27.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% |
| 3 or more | 36.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.4% |
| Electricity | 47.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 29.3% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,916 | 49.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,140 | 2.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,476 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,305 | 33.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,672 | 27.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,770 | 36.8% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.0% | 29.1% |
| Married | 57.7% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
31.4%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
14.8%
Graduate / professional
17.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 822 | 8.6% |
| Kindergarten | 325 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,507 | 48.7% |
| High school | 2,176 | 10.1% |
| College / grad school | 8,000 | 29.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.6%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Professional & management
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Construction
3.4%
Public administration
2.6%
Other services
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Information
0.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 7.4% |
| Sales & office | 30.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.2% |
| Government | 30.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
13.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 61.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 14.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,878 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 19.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,423 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 562 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 163 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 119 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 144 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 47,301 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 47,025 | 96.4% |
| Born in different state | 29,860 | 71.4% |
| Foreign born | 276 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,732 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 538 | 51.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,419 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 3,395 | 6.9% |
| Arab | 2,815 | 5.7% |
| Polish | 278 | 0.6% |
| English | 211 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 48 | 0.1% |
| German | 10 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0% |
| Irish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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