Wayne County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
19,709
population (2021)
-5.0%
pop change since 2010
28153
FIPS code
Wayne County ZIP code map
About Wayne County
Wayne County is located in Mississippi and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,709 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5% from 20,747 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wayne County is 28153.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,709 |
| 2010 population | 20,747 |
| Change | -5.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28153 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wayne County
ZIP codes for Wayne County, MS (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39322 | Buckatunna | Wayne | View map |
| 39324 | Clara | Wayne | View map |
| 39367 | Waynesboro | Wayne | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,116
Population
38.1
Median age
$34,256
Median household income
$24,850
Per capita income
$75,650
Median home value
$362
Median monthly rent
84.8%
Home ownership
23.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
6,742
Housing units
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
520
Under 5
556
318
5–9
341
774
10–14
829
530
15–19
567
598
20–24
640
890
25–34
952
918
35–44
982
829
45–54
887
665
55–59
713
463
60–64
496
849
65–74
909
328
75–84
352
101
85+
109
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,970 | 30.3% |
| 18 and over | 12,146 | 69.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,648 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.8%
Black or African American
36.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Other race
1.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,924 | 52.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,219 | 36.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 797 | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 644 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 321 | 1.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.2%
$10k–$15k
13.0%
$15k–$25k
22.8%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 13.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 22.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.5% |
| Median income | $34,256 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.6%
$50k–$100k
32.5%
$100k–$150k
11.5%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
8.8%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,650 |
| Median rent / month | $362 |
| Owner occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter occupied | 15.3% |
| Vacant | 16.4% |
| Single-family detached | 56.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 39.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 34.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 69.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 21.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.5% |
| Electricity | 45.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 40.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,582 | 35.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 121 | 1.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,076 | 26.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,385 | 37.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,067 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,275 | 40.7% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.4% | 32.7% |
| Married | 45.7% | 33.6% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.9%
Some HS, no diploma
14.4%
HS graduate
38.1%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
6.4%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 196 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 99 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,943 | 50.2% |
| High school | 1,492 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 691 | 11.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.5%
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Finance & real estate
13.5%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Construction
7.1%
Retail trade
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
3.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Professional & management
2.8%
Information
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Other services
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 28.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.1% |
| Government | 17.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.9 |
Poverty
All people
23.7%
Under 18 years
31.3%
18 and over
19.4%
Married-couple families
16.0%
Female-led households
31.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.0% |
| Retirement income | 12.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 27.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 31.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 50.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 504 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 18.1% |
| 65 and over | 48.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.1% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 13.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,040 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 594 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 587 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 7 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,415 | 97.6% |
| Born in same state | 15,378 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 12,655 | 83.2% |
| Foreign born | 37 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 701 | 2.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 1.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,061 | 12.8% |
| French | 1,398 | 8.7% |
| Italian | 697 | 4.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 27 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.2% |
| English | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.8% |
| Internet access | 87.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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