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Copiah County, MS
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Copiah County, Mississippi.
Population
27,855
Land area
777sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Copiah County
Copiah County at a glance
- Copiah County is 43% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,089 a year, 13% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,100 (33% below Mississippi) and median rent is $766 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Crystal Springs (4,752), Hazlehurst (3,520) and Wesson (2,250).
Local data for Copiah County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries4
- Banks12
- Post Offices6
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants74
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places26
Housing and community stats
Copiah County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,089
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$114,100
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,806), German Americans (960), Mexican Americans (614).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,353
6,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,171
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $6,933 per person
PPP loans
$34.2M
1,004 loans, 4,318 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$43.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Copiah County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Copiah County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
608
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
40
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 39°F
61.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Copiah County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Copiah County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Copiah County, MS?
- Crystal Springs is the largest city or town in Copiah County, with about 4,752 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Copiah County?
- Copiah County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39059, 39078, 39083, 39191.
- What is the population of Copiah County, MS?
- About 27,855 people live in Copiah County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Copiah County?
- Copiah County borders Hinds County, Rankin County, Lincoln County, Simpson County, Lawrence County, Claiborne County, Jefferson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023