Stone County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
18,644
population (2021)
+4.8%
pop change since 2010
28131
FIPS code
Stone County ZIP code map
About Stone County
Stone County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,644 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.8% from 17,786 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Stone County is 28131.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,644 |
| 2010 population | 17,786 |
| Change | +4.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28131 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Stone County
ZIP codes for Stone County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39561 | Mc Henry | Stone | View map |
| 39573 | Perkinston | Stone | View map |
| 39577 | Wiggins | Stone | View map |
Demographics & statistics
22,099
Population
39.3
Median age
$55,933
Median household income
$25,924
Per capita income
$162,267
Median home value
$476
Median monthly rent
83.1%
Home ownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
7,201
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
756
Under 5
655
782
5–9
678
763
10–14
661
976
15–19
845
990
20–24
858
1,261
25–34
1,093
1,283
35–44
1,112
1,514
45–54
1,311
524
55–59
453
919
60–64
796
1,373
65–74
1,189
491
75–84
425
210
85+
181
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,083 | 25.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,016 | 74.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,869 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Black or African American
13.3%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,749 | 79% |
| Black or African American | 2,996 | 13.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,174 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 356 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 94 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 44 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
11.9%
$25k–$35k
14.4%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
17.5%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $55,933 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.1%
$50k–$100k
16.0%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$150k–$200k
27.6%
$200k–$300k
15.6%
$300k–$500k
10.6%
$500k–$1M
5.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $162,267 |
| Median rent / month | $476 |
| Owner occupied | 83.1% |
| Renter occupied | 16.9% |
| Vacant | 13.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 22.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 32.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.8% |
| Electricity | 84.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,678 | 60.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 301 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,261 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,620 | 19.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,829 | 37.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,813 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.3% | 21.1% |
| Married | 62.0% | 56.0% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 14.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
36.5%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
14.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 205 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 481 | 8.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,259 | 50.2% |
| High school | 1,131 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,392 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Retail trade
17.3%
Construction
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.3%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Professional & management
7.3%
Other services
4.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.7% |
| Service | 19.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.6% |
| Production & transportation | 21.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.0% |
| Government | 11.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.7% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 41.0 |
Poverty
All people
18.2%
Under 18 years
25.7%
18 and over
15.5%
Married-couple families
9.0%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.3% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 53.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 18.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,425 | 10.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 23.0% |
| 65 and over | 48.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.7% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,688 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 99 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,998 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 21,947 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 15,694 | 73.7% |
| Foreign born | 51 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 101 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 80 | 51.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,938 | 13.3% |
| Arab | 2,746 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 2,217 | 10% |
| English | 255 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 67 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 14 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.2% |
| Internet access | 93.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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