Walthall County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
13,836
population (2021)
-10.4%
pop change since 2010
28147
FIPS code
Walthall County ZIP code map
About Walthall County
Walthall County is located in Mississippi and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,836 as of 2021,
a decrease of
10.4% from 15,443 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Walthall County is 28147.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,836 |
| 2010 population | 15,443 |
| Change | -10.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28147 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Walthall County
ZIP codes for Walthall County, MS (1)
Demographics & statistics
10,435
Population
44.3
Median age
$34,049
Median household income
$25,822
Per capita income
$121,300
Median home value
$668
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
4,821
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
296
Under 5
268
399
5–9
361
301
10–14
272
323
15–19
292
199
20–24
180
523
25–34
474
760
35–44
689
695
45–54
630
396
55–59
358
497
60–64
451
646
65–74
586
332
75–84
301
108
85+
98
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,334 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 8,101 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,071 | 19.8% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.4%
Black or African American
39.8%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,222 | 47.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,380 | 39.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 583 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 491 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 254 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 49 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
12.5%
$10k–$15k
12.5%
$15k–$25k
13.5%
$25k–$35k
13.0%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
8.6%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $34,049 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.0%
$50k–$100k
21.6%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k–$300k
18.4%
$300k–$500k
10.1%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,300 |
| Median rent / month | $668 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 24.0% |
| Single-family detached | 71.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 24.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.9% |
| 3 or more | 36.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.3% |
| Electricity | 69.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.8% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,779 | 41.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 108 | 2.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 857 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,537 | 35.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 953 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,381 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.5% | 25.6% |
| Married | 54.1% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 14.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.3%
Some HS, no diploma
13.9%
HS graduate
31.1%
Some college, no degree
18.5%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 32 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 10.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,034 | 49.6% |
| High school | 485 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 308 | 14.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Manufacturing
19.4%
Agriculture & mining
11.0%
Retail trade
7.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Other services
3.4%
Public administration
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 9.0% |
| Sales & office | 13.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.8% |
| Production & transportation | 28.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.2% |
| Government | 17.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.2% |
| Carpool | 10.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 40.3 |
Poverty
All people
24.5%
Under 18 years
24.9%
18 and over
24.4%
Married-couple families
11.9%
Female-led households
24.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.3% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 48.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 5.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 32.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| No physical activity | 34.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 21.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 47.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 248 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.5% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% |
| 18–64 years | 20.3% |
| 65 and over | 43.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.4% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,871 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 252 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 201 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,216 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 10,205 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 7,477 | 71.7% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 219 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 9 | 4.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,139 | 10.9% |
| French | 514 | 4.9% |
| Italian | 340 | 3.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 4 | 0% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 82.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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