Winston County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
17,596
population (2021)
-8.3%
pop change since 2010
28159
FIPS code
Winston County ZIP code map
About Winston County
Winston County is located in Mississippi and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 17,596 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.3% from 19,198 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Winston County is 28159.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 17,596 |
| 2010 population | 19,198 |
| Change | -8.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28159 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Winston County
ZIP codes for Winston County, MS (2)
Demographics & statistics
18,218
Population
44.3
Median age
$42,136
Median household income
$27,225
Per capita income
$90,133
Median home value
$700
Median monthly rent
77.2%
Home ownership
27.0%
Poverty rate
5.9%
Unemployment
6,663
Housing units
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
492
Under 5
541
406
5–9
446
602
10–14
662
524
15–19
577
575
20–24
632
826
25–34
910
1,023
35–44
1,126
1,015
45–54
1,117
596
55–59
656
686
60–64
754
1,114
65–74
1,225
617
75–84
678
199
85+
219
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,770 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 14,448 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,052 | 23.6% |
| Median age | 44.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.3%
Black or African American
47.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Hispanic or Latino
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,012 | 49.3% |
| Black or African American | 8,617 | 47.1% |
| Two or more races | 413 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
9.2%
$15k–$25k
15.4%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
14.6%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $42,136 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.9%
$50k–$100k
32.2%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k–$300k
11.1%
$300k–$500k
2.9%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,133 |
| Median rent / month | $700 |
| Owner occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter occupied | 22.8% |
| Vacant | 22.6% |
| Single-family detached | 74.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 21.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.8% |
| 3 or more | 29.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.7% |
| Electricity | 41.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 37.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,745 | 38.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 454 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,430 | 18.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,781 | 35.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,831 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,040 | 41.3% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.8% | 28.7% |
| Married | 43.7% | 36.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 15.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
35.4%
Some college, no degree
26.7%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
11.4%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 213 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 225 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,631 | 40.2% |
| High school | 990 | 27.6% |
| College / grad school | 708 | 21.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Manufacturing
22.4%
Retail trade
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Public administration
5.3%
Construction
5.1%
Professional & management
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Information
2.6%
Other services
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 21.6% |
| Service | 22.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 23.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.7% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.3% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.7 |
Poverty
All people
27.0%
Under 18 years
42.6%
18 and over
23.3%
Married-couple families
13.3%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.6% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 34.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.3% |
| No physical activity | 32.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 80.1% |
| Visited dentist | 52.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 21.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,140 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 16.8% |
| 65 and over | 52.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.3% |
| Public insurance | 50.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,185 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 83 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 4 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,178 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 18,169 | 99.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,541 | 84.5% |
| Foreign born | 9 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 40 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 19 | 15.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,851 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 1,561 | 8.6% |
| Italian | 1,358 | 7.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 71 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 47 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.4% |
| Internet access | 88.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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