Perry County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
11,571
population (2021)
-5.5%
pop change since 2010
28111
FIPS code
Perry County ZIP code map
About Perry County
Perry County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,571 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.5% from 12,250 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Perry County is 28111.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,571 |
| 2010 population | 12,250 |
| Change | -5.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28111 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Perry County
ZIP codes for Perry County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39423 | Beaumont | Perry | View map |
| 39462 | New Augusta | Perry | View map |
| 39476 | Richton | Perry | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,196
Population
43.5
Median age
$52,886
Median household income
$24,868
Per capita income
$145,000
Median home value
$582
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
17.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
4,349
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
258
Under 5
242
285
5–9
267
459
10–14
430
373
15–19
350
265
20–24
249
426
25–34
399
716
35–44
670
791
45–54
742
288
55–59
269
380
60–64
356
592
65–74
555
336
75–84
315
94
85+
89
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,352 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 7,844 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,981 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 43.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Black or African American
11.1%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,628 | 84.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,135 | 11.1% |
| Asian | 206 | 2% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
8.3%
$15k–$25k
13.1%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k+
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.6% |
| Median income | $52,886 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.5%
$50k–$100k
19.7%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
17.1%
$300k–$500k
19.4%
$500k–$1M
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,000 |
| Median rent / month | $582 |
| Owner occupied | 81.9% |
| Renter occupied | 18.1% |
| Vacant | 20.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 23.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.4% |
| Electricity | 84.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.3% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,917 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 265 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 679 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,079 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,183 | 34.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,410 | 32.2% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 19.9% |
| Married | 54.0% | 50.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
41.3%
Some college, no degree
26.4%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
7.0%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 230 | 14.4% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 0.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,141 | 48.0% |
| High school | 538 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 347 | 11.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Manufacturing
15.5%
Retail trade
12.0%
Construction
10.3%
Other services
8.8%
Public administration
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Professional & management
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.9% |
| Service | 25.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.8% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.2% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 13.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.8%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
9.8%
Female-led households
36.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.2% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 47.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 20.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 754 | 13.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.2% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 28.5% |
| 65 and over | 46.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.5% |
| Public insurance | 49.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,696 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 15 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,864 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 9,808 | 95.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,335 | 80.6% |
| Foreign born | 56 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 332 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 241 | 61.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,269 | 32.1% |
| Italian | 966 | 9.5% |
| French | 963 | 9.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 38 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 88.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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