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Fernwood, MS
Census-designated place in Pike County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39635.
Population
57
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
1
Fernwood and its ZIP codes
Fernwood at a glance
- Fernwood is 54% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Fernwood, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Fernwood.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,446
14,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
PPP loans
$288K
7 loans, 27 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Fernwood, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
294
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
60.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fernwood, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fernwood
1 in or overlapping Fernwood. Population shown
Cities near Fernwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MagnoliaCity | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
| McCombCity | 3 mi | 11.8 |
| SummitTown | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
| OsykaTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Bogue ChittoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Kentwood, LATown | 18 mi | 7.1 |
| TylertownTown | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| LibertyTown | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| Tangipahoa, LAVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
| KokomoCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| BrookhavenCity | 27 mi | 21.6 |
| Greensburg, LATown | 28 mi | 2.5 |
| Roseland, LATown | 29 mi | 2.1 |
| Franklinton, LATown | 30 mi | 4.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fernwood, MS in?
- Fernwood is in Pike County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Fernwood, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fernwood include 39635.
- What is the population of Fernwood, MS?
- About 57 people live in Fernwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fernwood?
- Nearby places include Magnolia (1.7 mi), McComb (3 mi), Summit (6.6 mi), Osyka (12 mi), Bogue Chitto (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023