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Brandon, MS
City in Rankin County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39042.
Population
25,542
Land area
25.7sq mi
People per sq mi
995
ZIP codes
1
Brandon and its ZIP codes
Brandon at a glance
- Brandon is about 16 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $92,783 a year, 64% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,900 (64% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,382 a month.
Local data for Brandon, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brandon, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,783
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$278,900
Median rent
$1,382/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
41.3%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,889), German Americans (1,324), Scottish Americans (672).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rankin County. PPP loans are for Brandon.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,540
67,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.47B
FY 2026, $9,368 per person
How people get to work
Brandon, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brandon, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,224
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,202
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
57.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brandon, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Brandon
1 in or overlapping Brandon. Population shown
Cities near Brandon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.1 |
| FlowoodCity | 5.6 mi | 28.8 |
| PearlCity | 5.9 mi | 25.5 |
| RichlandCity | 10 mi | 12.5 |
| FlorenceCity | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| PelahatchieTown | 12 mi | 5.9 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.9 |
| JacksonCity | 15 mi | 111.7 |
| RidgelandCity | 15 mi | 26.3 |
| MadisonCity | 16 mi | 25.2 |
| BraxtonVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| ByramCity | 18 mi | 20.4 |
| PolkvilleTown | 18 mi | 17.2 |
| PuckettVillage | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| GluckstadtCity | 19 mi | 8.8 |
| MortonCity | 19 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brandon, MS in?
- Brandon is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Brandon, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brandon include 39042.
- What is the population of Brandon, MS?
- About 25,542 people live in Brandon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brandon?
- Nearby places include Robinhood (5.2 mi), Flowood (5.6 mi), Pearl (5.9 mi), Richland (10 mi), Florence (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023