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Benton, MS

Census-designated place in Yazoo County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39039.

Population

603

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

132

ZIP codes

1

Benton and its ZIP codes

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Benton at a glance

  • Benton is about 2.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,979, 19% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.

Local data for Benton, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Benton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,979

Poverty rate

6.1%

Homeownership

87.9%

Bachelor's or higher

23.1%

Median age

48.1

Average commute

35.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (83), Irish Americans (41), French Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yazoo County. PPP loans are for Benton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,799

6,248 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,407

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$189M

FY 2026, $7,077 per person

PPP loans

$2.7M

137 loans, 359 jobs reported

Yazoo County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Benton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.4%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.4%

Average one-way commute: 35.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Benton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

559

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

271

2.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 39°F

60.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Benton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.7%

U.S. 33.3% +11.4 pts

Diabetes

18.9%

U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts

Smoking

21.2%

U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.1%

U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Benton

1 in or overlapping Benton. Population shown

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Cities near Benton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Yazoo CityCity8.6 mi10.1
EdenVillage12 mi0.5
BentoniaTown14 mi1.4
Kearney ParkCensus-designated place16 mi2.7
PickensTown17 mi1.3
SatartiaVillage19 mi0.1
FloraTown20 mi3.3
CantonCity21 mi21.3
LouiseTown22 mi0.2
GluckstadtCity22 mi8.8
GoodmanTown23 mi0.8
Silver CityTown23 mi0.6
LexingtonCity24 mi2.4
TchulaTown25 mi1.4
MadisonCity25 mi25.2
RidgelandCity28 mi26.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Benton, MS in?
Benton is in Yazoo County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Benton, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Benton include 39039.
What is the population of Benton, MS?
About 603 people live in Benton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Benton?
Nearby places include Yazoo City (8.6 mi), Eden (12 mi), Bentonia (14 mi), Kearney Park (16 mi), Pickens (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023