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Clinton, MS
City in Hinds County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39056, 39058.
Population
27,195
Land area
41.9sq mi
People per sq mi
650
ZIP codes
2
Clinton and its ZIP codes
Clinton at a glance
- Clinton is about 10 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $74,745 a year, 32% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,800 (33% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,118 a month.
Local data for Clinton, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clinton, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,745
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$225,800
Median rent
$1,118/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
47.8%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,137), German Americans (1,047), Scottish Americans (889).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hinds County. PPP loans are for Clinton.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,510
109,465 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $9,832 per person
PPP loans
$42.1M
1,141 loans, 6,353 jobs reported
How people get to work
Clinton, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clinton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,255
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clinton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
ZIP codes in Clinton
2 in or overlapping Clinton. Population shown
Cities near Clinton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksonCity | 6.4 mi | 111.7 |
| BoltonTown | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| RaymondCity | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| RidgelandCity | 11 mi | 26.3 |
| ByramCity | 11 mi | 20.4 |
| RichlandCity | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| FloraTown | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| PearlCity | 15 mi | 25.5 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.9 |
| MadisonCity | 16 mi | 25.2 |
| EdwardsTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| LearnedTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| FlowoodCity | 17 mi | 28.8 |
| Kearney ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| TerryTown | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| FlorenceCity | 18 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clinton, MS in?
- Clinton is in Hinds County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Clinton, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clinton include 39056, 39058.
- What is the population of Clinton, MS?
- About 27,195 people live in Clinton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clinton?
- Nearby places include Jackson (6.4 mi), Bolton (7 mi), Raymond (7.1 mi), Ridgeland (11 mi), Byram (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023