Tippah County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
21,635
population (2021)
-2.7%
pop change since 2010
28139
FIPS code
Tippah County ZIP code map
About Tippah County
Tippah County is located in Mississippi and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 21,635 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.7% from 22,232 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Tippah County is 28139.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 21,635 |
| 2010 population | 22,232 |
| Change | -2.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28139 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Tippah County
ZIP codes for Tippah County, MS (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38610 | Blue Mountain | Tippah | View map |
| 38625 | Dumas | Tippah | View map |
| 38629 | Falkner | Tippah | View map |
| 38663 | Ripley | Tippah | View map |
| 38674 | Tiplersville | Tippah | View map |
| 38683 | Walnut | Tippah | View map |
Demographics & statistics
23,406
Population
40.6
Median age
$45,434
Median household income
$27,623
Per capita income
$100,650
Median home value
$614
Median monthly rent
76.2%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
8,573
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
561
Under 5
586
602
5–9
629
1,001
10–14
1,048
963
15–19
1,007
760
20–24
795
1,161
25–34
1,214
1,329
35–44
1,391
1,651
45–54
1,727
766
55–59
801
738
60–64
771
1,154
65–74
1,207
589
75–84
616
166
85+
173
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,498 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 17,908 | 76.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,905 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.9%
Black or African American
13%
Hispanic or Latino
4.4%
Two or more races
4.2%
Other race
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,346 | 74.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,196 | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,088 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,021 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 821 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
12.4%
$25k–$35k
12.1%
$35k–$50k
18.4%
$50k–$75k
12.6%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $45,434 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.1%
$50k–$100k
35.0%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k–$300k
14.3%
$300k–$500k
7.7%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $100,650 |
| Median rent / month | $614 |
| Owner occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter occupied | 23.8% |
| Vacant | 19.8% |
| Single-family detached | 71.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 25.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% |
| 3 or more | 27.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 44.0% |
| Electricity | 43.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 11.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,584 | 56.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 429 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,526 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,285 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,719 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,682 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.4% | 24.9% |
| Married | 54.6% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 8.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.3%
Some HS, no diploma
13.7%
HS graduate
32.6%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
7.1%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 245 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 445 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,604 | 41.0% |
| High school | 1,406 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,377 | 25.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.4%
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
13.1%
Construction
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Professional & management
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Other services
2.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Public administration
1.0%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.9% |
| Service | 10.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 36.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.2% |
| Government | 11.6% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
19.0%
18 and over
15.2%
Married-couple families
9.3%
Female-led households
16.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.2% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 31.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 12.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 50.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 20.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 931 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% |
| 18–64 years | 22.1% |
| 65 and over | 54.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.8% |
| Public insurance | 40.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,259 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 368 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 368 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,975 | 98.8% |
| Born in same state | 22,934 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,852 | 73.2% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 431 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 70 | 13.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,807 | 12% |
| Arab | 2,452 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 2,332 | 10% |
| English | 62 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 30 | 0.1% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 83.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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