Lamar County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
65,353
population (2021)
+17.4%
pop change since 2010
28073
FIPS code
Lamar County ZIP code map
About Lamar County
Lamar County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 65,353 as of 2021,
an increase of
17.4% from 55,658 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lamar County is 28073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 65,353 |
| 2010 population | 55,658 |
| Change | +17.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28073 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lamar County
ZIP codes for Lamar County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39455 | Lumberton | Lamar | View map |
| 39475 | Purvis | Lamar | View map |
| 39482 | Sumrall | Lamar | View map |
Demographics & statistics
78,156
Population
37.7
Median age
$65,935
Median household income
$37,469
Per capita income
$169,125
Median home value
$907
Median monthly rent
76.6%
Home ownership
16.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
24,073
Housing units
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,390
Under 5
2,433
2,543
5–9
2,588
2,778
10–14
2,828
2,402
15–19
2,444
2,693
20–24
2,741
5,133
25–34
5,224
5,512
35–44
5,610
4,885
45–54
4,972
2,103
55–59
2,141
2,425
60–64
2,469
3,575
65–74
3,639
1,821
75–84
1,854
472
85+
481
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18,692 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 59,464 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 11,842 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.3%
Black or African American
21.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.1%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,788 | 71.3% |
| Black or African American | 17,324 | 21.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,523 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,449 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 869 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 499 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
19.9%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $65,935 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.3%
$50k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
17.7%
$200k–$300k
26.2%
$300k–$500k
11.1%
$500k–$1M
4.1%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,125 |
| Median rent / month | $907 |
| Owner occupied | 76.6% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 11.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 18.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.5% |
| Electricity | 78.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16,348 | 55.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,699 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,160 | 14.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,010 | 24.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,033 | 37.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8,008 | 28.1% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 22.6% |
| Married | 57.8% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.1%
Graduate / professional
8.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 837 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 934 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 8,334 | 48.1% |
| High school | 4,142 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 5,097 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Manufacturing
12.1%
Retail trade
10.0%
Construction
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Professional & management
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 16.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 4.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
16.2%
Under 18 years
23.4%
18 and over
13.9%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
34.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,345 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.8% |
| 65 and over | 42.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 73,333 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 988 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 589 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 269 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 76,525 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 75,519 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 52,352 | 68.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,006 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,631 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 748 | 57.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 13,501 | 17.3% |
| Italian | 8,723 | 11.2% |
| French | 8,069 | 10.3% |
| Polish | 475 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 352 | 0.5% |
| German | 214 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 116 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 112 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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