Newton County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
21,056
population (2021)
-3.1%
pop change since 2010
28101
FIPS code
Newton County ZIP code map
About Newton County
Newton County is located in Mississippi and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,056 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.1% from 21,720 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Newton County is 28101.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,056 |
| 2010 population | 21,720 |
| Change | -3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28101 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Newton County
ZIP codes for Newton County, MS (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39057 | Conehatta | Newton | View map |
| 39323 | Chunky | Newton | View map |
| 39327 | Decatur | Newton | View map |
| 39332 | Hickory | Newton | View map |
| 39336 | Lawrence | Newton | View map |
| 39337 | Little Rock | Newton | View map |
| 39345 | Newton | Newton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,199
Population
39.0
Median age
$48,168
Median household income
$29,665
Per capita income
$99,300
Median home value
$606
Median monthly rent
82.3%
Home ownership
20.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
6,576
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
638
Under 5
644
505
5–9
510
477
10–14
481
826
15–19
834
652
20–24
659
968
25–34
977
1,008
35–44
1,017
1,153
45–54
1,163
604
55–59
610
591
60–64
596
914
65–74
922
549
75–84
555
172
85+
174
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,968 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,231 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,286 | 18.9% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.6%
Black or African American
28.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.6%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,837 | 56.6% |
| Black or African American | 5,524 | 28.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 943 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 706 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 694 | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 389 | 2% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
7.5%
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
12.8%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
8.3%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $48,168 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.9%
$50k–$100k
29.3%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
2.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,300 |
| Median rent / month | $606 |
| Owner occupied | 82.3% |
| Renter occupied | 17.7% |
| Vacant | 13.5% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 29.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 31.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.1% |
| Electricity | 74.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.3% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,248 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 203 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,317 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,165 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,166 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,337 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 26.5% |
| Married | 52.8% | 46.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
36.0%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 288 | 6.1% |
| Kindergarten | 287 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,615 | 34.3% |
| High school | 1,121 | 31.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,409 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Manufacturing
20.4%
Retail trade
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Construction
6.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.5%
Other services
3.4%
Professional & management
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.8% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 27.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 18.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
Poverty
All people
20.3%
Under 18 years
25.8%
18 and over
18.1%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
40.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 49.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,319 | 10.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 20.2% |
| 65 and over | 48.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 37.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,917 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 174 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 84 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 16 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,969 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 17,944 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 15,183 | 80.9% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 230 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 203 | 46.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5,229 | 28.7% |
| Italian | 1,162 | 6.4% |
| French | 804 | 4.4% |
| English | 40 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 31 | 0.2% |
| German | 19 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
| Dutch | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.0% |
| Internet access | 83.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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