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Booneville, MS
City in Prentiss County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38829.
Population
9,246
Land area
25.8sq mi
People per sq mi
359
ZIP codes
1
Booneville and its ZIP codes
Booneville at a glance
- Booneville is about 5.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 45th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $50,879, 10% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,700 (19% below Mississippi) and median rent is $645 a month.
Local data for Booneville, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Booneville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,879
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$136,700
Median rent
$645/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (975), German Americans (302), Italian Americans (208).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prentiss County. PPP loans are for Booneville.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,371
7,156 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $5,973 per person
How people get to work
Booneville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Booneville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
361
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Booneville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Booneville
1 in or overlapping Booneville. Population shown
Cities near Booneville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| JumpertownTown | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| RienziTown | 7 mi | 1 |
| JacintoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| BiggersvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| New SiteCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| BaldwynCity | 12 mi | 11.6 |
| MariettaTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| KossuthVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| DumasTown | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| GlenTown | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| GuntownTown | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| PadenVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| BurnsvilleTown | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| FarmingtonTown | 19 mi | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Booneville, MS in?
- Booneville is in Prentiss County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Booneville, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Booneville include 38829.
- What is the population of Booneville, MS?
- About 9,246 people live in Booneville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Booneville?
- Nearby places include Wheeler (6.2 mi), Jumpertown (6.3 mi), Rienzi (7 mi), Jacinto (10 mi), Biggersville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023