Oktibbeha County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 4 ZIP codes · 3 cities
4
ZIP codes
51,842
population (2021)
+8.7%
pop change since 2010
28105
FIPS code
Oktibbeha County ZIP code map
About Oktibbeha County
Oktibbeha County is located in Mississippi and contains 4 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 51,842 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.7% from 47,671 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Oktibbeha County is 28105.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 51,842 |
| 2010 population | 47,671 |
| Change | +8.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28105 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Oktibbeha County
ZIP codes for Oktibbeha County, MS (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39759 | Starkville | Oktibbeha | View map |
| 39760 | Starkville | Oktibbeha | View map |
| 39762 | Mississippi State | Oktibbeha | View map |
| 39769 | Sturgis | Oktibbeha | View map |
Demographics & statistics
48,174
Population
27.9
Median age
$42,984
Median household income
$30,404
Per capita income
$166,900
Median home value
$708
Median monthly rent
64.3%
Home ownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
6.2%
Unemployment
14,700
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,240
Under 5
1,239
1,183
5–9
1,181
1,351
10–14
1,349
1,814
15–19
1,811
5,114
20–24
5,107
3,502
25–34
3,497
2,467
35–44
2,464
2,092
45–54
2,089
1,062
55–59
1,060
1,317
60–64
1,316
1,617
65–74
1,615
986
75–84
984
359
85+
358
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,149 | 23.2% |
| 18 and over | 39,025 | 76.8% |
| 65 and over | 5,919 | 15.9% |
| Median age | 27.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.9%
Black or African American
35.9%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,344 | 55.9% |
| Black or African American | 17,573 | 35.9% |
| Asian | 1,496 | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,434 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 765 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 267 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
12.4%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
15.8%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $42,984 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.8%
$50k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
16.0%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,900 |
| Median rent / month | $708 |
| Owner occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter occupied | 35.7% |
| Vacant | 18.3% |
| Single-family detached | 64.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 16.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 27.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.6% |
| Electricity | 50.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 27.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,774 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,195 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,680 | 28.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,917 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,178 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,286 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.5% | 26.6% |
| Married | 50.6% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
33.0%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 688 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 787 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 3,689 | 43.2% |
| High school | 2,154 | 15.8% |
| College / grad school | 11,671 | 32.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.7%
Retail trade
13.8%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Construction
8.5%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Professional & management
6.8%
Other services
5.4%
Public administration
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 16.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.8% |
| Government | 27.9% |
| Self-employed | 8.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.5% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
21.6%
Under 18 years
24.3%
18 and over
20.7%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
49.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 17.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 27.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 60.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,025 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 33.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,695 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 786 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 100 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 194 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 483 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,219 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 46,026 | 98.3% |
| Born in different state | 34,606 | 81.5% |
| Foreign born | 193 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,955 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 506 | 8.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,597 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 3,289 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 3,099 | 6.4% |
| Polish | 240 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 127 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 90 | 0.2% |
| German | 47 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.4% |
| Internet access | 84.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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