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Darling, MS
Census-designated place in Quitman County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38623.
Population
82
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
1
Darling and its ZIP codes
Darling at a glance
- Darling is 52% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Darling, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Quitman County. PPP loans are for Darling.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,019
977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,946
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.75M
FY 2026, $6,112 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Darling, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
98
3.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
56.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darling, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.5%
U.S. 33.3% +18.2 pts
Diabetes
22.1%
U.S. 12.1% +10.0 pts
Smoking
22.1%
U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Darling
1 in or overlapping Darling. Population shown
Cities near Darling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FalconTown | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| SledgeTown | 5.7 mi | 0.5 |
| MarksCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| JonestownTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| CrenshawTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LambertTown | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| LulaTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CoahomaTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| DundeeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| CrowderTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| LyonTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| StrayhornCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| BatesvilleCity | 20 mi | 20 |
| ClarksdaleCity | 20 mi | 18.8 |
| Friars PointTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darling, MS in?
- Darling is in Quitman County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Darling, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Darling include 38623.
- What is the population of Darling, MS?
- About 82 people live in Darling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darling?
- Nearby places include Falcon (2.3 mi), Sledge (5.7 mi), Marks (7.6 mi), Jonestown (10 mi), Crenshaw (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023