Union County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
27,953
population (2021)
+3.0%
pop change since 2010
28145
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Mississippi and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 27,953 as of 2021,
an increase of
3% from 27,134 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 28145.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 27,953 |
| 2010 population | 27,134 |
| Change | +3.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28145 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, MS (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38627 | Etta | Union | View map |
| 38650 | Myrtle | Union | View map |
| 38652 | New Albany | Union | View map |
| 38828 | Blue Springs | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
26,157
Population
38.9
Median age
$55,235
Median household income
$27,772
Per capita income
$144,075
Median home value
$641
Median monthly rent
79.0%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
9,032
Housing units
15.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
760
Under 5
777
1,058
5–9
1,082
822
10–14
841
828
15–19
846
805
20–24
824
1,750
25–34
1,790
1,643
35–44
1,681
1,526
45–54
1,561
664
55–59
680
886
60–64
907
1,331
65–74
1,362
632
75–84
646
225
85+
230
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,471 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 19,686 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,426 | 18.1% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.8%
Black or African American
16.3%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Other race
4.4%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,774 | 71.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,488 | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,389 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,202 | 4.4% |
| Two or more races | 574 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
16.3%
$25k–$35k
10.5%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $55,235 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.2%
$50k–$100k
19.5%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
17.6%
$300k–$500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,075 |
| Median rent / month | $641 |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% |
| Vacant | 18.8% |
| Single-family detached | 72.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 22.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 43.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.8% |
| Electricity | 42.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,763 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 424 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,614 | 17.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,897 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,184 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,146 | 36.6% |
| Average household size | 2.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.9% | 24.9% |
| Married | 55.5% | 46.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 14.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
14.7%
HS graduate
31.6%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 343 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 339 | 8.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,101 | 52.7% |
| High school | 1,474 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,093 | 14.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.3%
Education & healthcare
19.7%
Construction
10.9%
Retail trade
9.0%
Professional & management
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Other services
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.8% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.7% |
| Production & transportation | 23.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.8% |
| Government | 13.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 95.3% |
| Carpool | 2.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
16.0%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
17.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.5% |
| Retirement income | 19.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,007 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 40.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,620 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 539 | 1.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 539 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,400 | 98.6% |
| Born in same state | 25,266 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 20,729 | 80.7% |
| Foreign born | 134 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 757 | 1.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 141 | 31.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,387 | 12.9% |
| Arab | 2,700 | 10.3% |
| French | 2,555 | 9.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 86 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 89.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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