Smith County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
14,191
population (2021)
-13.9%
pop change since 2010
28129
FIPS code
Smith County ZIP code map
About Smith County
Smith County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 14,191 as of 2021,
a decrease of
13.9% from 16,491 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Smith County is 28129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 14,191 |
| 2010 population | 16,491 |
| Change | -13.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28129 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Smith County
ZIP codes for Smith County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39116 | Mize | Smith | View map |
| 39153 | Raleigh | Smith | View map |
| 39168 | Taylorsville | Smith | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,139
Population
40.5
Median age
$44,450
Median household income
$24,369
Per capita income
$81,575
Median home value
$543
Median monthly rent
86.9%
Home ownership
18.0%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
4,971
Housing units
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
406
Under 5
369
346
5–9
314
463
10–14
421
423
15–19
385
416
20–24
377
716
25–34
651
718
35–44
652
743
45–54
675
434
55–59
394
522
60–64
474
702
65–74
638
336
75–84
306
135
85+
123
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,859 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 9,280 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,240 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Black or African American
29.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,262 | 68% |
| Black or African American | 3,547 | 29.2% |
| Two or more races | 210 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
9.0%
$15k–$25k
15.9%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
13.3%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k+
1.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.8% |
| Median income | $44,450 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.8%
$50k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
12.5%
$300k–$500k
8.3%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,575 |
| Median rent / month | $543 |
| Owner occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter occupied | 13.2% |
| Vacant | 16.6% |
| Single-family detached | 63.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 32.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.4% |
| Electricity | 65.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 26.7% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,087 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 118 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,143 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,366 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,294 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,496 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.6% | 15.6% |
| Married | 48.9% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.5%
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
HS graduate
39.8%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
6.6%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 26 | 1.0% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,252 | 57.2% |
| High school | 597 | 28.0% |
| College / grad school | 211 | 8.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.8%
Manufacturing
19.7%
Transportation & utilities
12.9%
Retail trade
10.2%
Agriculture & mining
9.6%
Professional & management
7.9%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
3.1%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.8% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.1% |
| Production & transportation | 29.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.4% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.6 |
Poverty
All people
18.0%
Under 18 years
19.1%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
29.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.2% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.5% |
| No health insurance | 20.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 52.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 20.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 606 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.9% |
| 18–64 years | 19.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,364 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 181 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 160 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 21 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,033 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 12,022 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 10,352 | 86.3% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 106 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 58 | 52.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,278 | 51.7% |
| French | 575 | 4.7% |
| Italian | 433 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 67 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 2 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.4% |
| Internet access | 82.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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