Wilkinson County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
8,315
population (2021)
-15.8%
pop change since 2010
28157
FIPS code
Wilkinson County ZIP code map
About Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County is located in Mississippi and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,315 as of 2021,
a decrease of
15.8% from 9,878 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wilkinson County is 28157.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,315 |
| 2010 population | 9,878 |
| Change | -15.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28157 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wilkinson County
ZIP codes for Wilkinson County, MS (2)
Demographics & statistics
9,712
Population
41.7
Median age
$34,981
Median household income
$22,979
Per capita income
$63,200
Median home value
$370
Median monthly rent
82.1%
Home ownership
24.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
4,600
Housing units
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
223
Under 5
206
305
5–9
282
348
10–14
322
228
15–19
211
247
20–24
229
762
25–34
706
696
35–44
646
541
45–54
502
459
55–59
426
347
60–64
321
564
65–74
523
187
75–84
173
134
85+
124
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,988 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 7,724 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 1,705 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 41.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
62.1%
White
31.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Other race
2.2%
Two or more races
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,207 | 62.1% |
| White | 3,144 | 31.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 290 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 222 | 2.2% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 1.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.6%
$10k–$15k
9.6%
$15k–$25k
20.8%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
9.0%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k+
4.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.0% |
| Median income | $34,981 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
38.5%
$50k–$100k
31.0%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k–$300k
8.2%
$300k–$500k
2.7%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,200 |
| Median rent / month | $370 |
| Owner occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter occupied | 17.9% |
| Vacant | 30.4% |
| Single-family detached | 63.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 33.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 13.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.9% |
| Electricity | 66.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.2% |
| Wood | 2.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,107 | 28.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 136 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 890 | 25.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,693 | 43.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,008 | 25.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,422 | 39.4% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 34.0% |
| Married | 29.5% | 37.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 17.4% |
| Divorced | 14.0% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
12.8%
HS graduate
42.5%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
8.4%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 51 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 0.3% |
| Elementary school | 985 | 52.7% |
| High school | 485 | 32.0% |
| College / grad school | 176 | 12.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Construction
17.5%
Retail trade
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Public administration
8.2%
Professional & management
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Information
4.3%
Other services
3.5%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.1% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.5% |
| Production & transportation | 22.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.6% |
| Government | 24.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 2.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.0 |
Poverty
All people
24.3%
Under 18 years
31.1%
18 and over
22.1%
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
31.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 51.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 6.2% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 33.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 40.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 30.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 25.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.2% |
| Visited dentist | 41.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 29.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 442 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.9% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.5% |
| Public insurance | 51.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,283 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 39 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 39 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,712 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 9,671 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 7,458 | 74.4% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 631 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 381 | 3.9% |
| French | 310 | 3.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7 | 0.1% |
| English | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.2% |
| Internet access | 84.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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