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Belmont, MS
Town in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38827.
Population
2,028
Land area
4.7sq mi
People per sq mi
429
ZIP codes
1
Belmont and its ZIP codes
Belmont at a glance
- Belmont is about 6.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,512, 18% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,200 (4% below Mississippi) and median rent is $765 a month.
Local data for Belmont, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belmont, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,512
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$163,200
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (277), Irish Americans (154), German Americans (126).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tishomingo County. PPP loans are for Belmont.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,864
6,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
How people get to work
Belmont, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belmont, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
62.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belmont, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Belmont
1 in or overlapping Belmont. Population shown
Cities near Belmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoldenTown | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Red Bay, ALCity | 5.8 mi | 9.8 |
| TishomingoTown | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| PadenVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Vina, ALTown | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| MariettaTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| TremontTown | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| Belgreen, ALCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| FultonCity | 20 mi | 8.5 |
| Hodges, ALTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| IukaCity | 21 mi | 9.7 |
| MantachieTown | 21 mi | 4.3 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belmont, MS in?
- Belmont is in Tishomingo County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Belmont, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Belmont include 38827.
- What is the population of Belmont, MS?
- About 2,028 people live in Belmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belmont?
- Nearby places include Golden (2 mi), Dennis (3.6 mi), Red Bay, AL (5.8 mi), Tishomingo (9.2 mi), Paden (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023