Scott County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
27,598
population (2021)
-2.4%
pop change since 2010
28123
FIPS code
Scott County ZIP code map
About Scott County
Scott County is located in Mississippi and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,598 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.4% from 28,264 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Scott County is 28123.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,598 |
| 2010 population | 28,264 |
| Change | -2.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28123 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Scott County
ZIP codes for Scott County, MS (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39074 | Forest | Scott | View map |
| 39080 | Harperville | Scott | View map |
| 39087 | Hillsboro | Scott | View map |
| 39092 | Lake | Scott | View map |
| 39098 | Ludlow | Scott | View map |
| 39117 | Morton | Scott | View map |
| 39152 | Pulaski | Scott | View map |
| 39359 | Sebastopol | Scott | View map |
Demographics & statistics
27,264
Population
36.9
Median age
$41,449
Median household income
$24,094
Per capita income
$72,633
Median home value
$686
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
8,833
Housing units
10.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,082
Under 5
1,124
629
5–9
653
1,185
10–14
1,231
1,165
15–19
1,212
693
20–24
720
1,637
25–34
1,701
1,615
35–44
1,679
1,499
45–54
1,559
769
55–59
799
907
60–64
942
1,264
65–74
1,314
755
75–84
784
170
85+
176
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,294 | 27.9% |
| 18 and over | 19,970 | 72.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,463 | 14.4% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.2%
Black or African American
32.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.2%
Other race
5.2%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,186 | 52.2% |
| Black or African American | 9,425 | 32.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,816 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 1,517 | 5.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,080 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.5%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
17.5%
$25k–$35k
11.0%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
12.4%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 17.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $41,449 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
35.2%
$50k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
8.1%
$200k–$300k
10.1%
$300k–$500k
4.7%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,633 |
| Median rent / month | $686 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 59.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 34.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% |
| 3 or more | 29.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.0% |
| Electricity | 62.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,413 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 458 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,483 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,077 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,720 | 44.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,882 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.0% | 38.0% |
| Married | 45.1% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.0%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
33.7%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 377 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 296 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,735 | 44.0% |
| High school | 1,673 | 29.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,100 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
35.6%
Education & healthcare
12.3%
Retail trade
11.5%
Construction
7.5%
Other services
6.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Public administration
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Professional & management
2.7%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.4% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 28.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.9% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.4% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 4.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
22.6%
Under 18 years
26.4%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
45.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 15.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.1% |
| No physical activity | 33.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 13.3% |
| No health insurance | 24.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 49.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 23.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 980 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,058 | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 1,891 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,891 | 5.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,796 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 25,623 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 22,149 | 84.2% |
| Foreign born | 173 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,468 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 132 | 7.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,631 | 28% |
| French | 1,769 | 6.5% |
| Italian | 876 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 21 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.1% |
| English | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.0% |
| Internet access | 88.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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