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Greene County, MS
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Greene County, Mississippi.
Population
13,615
Land area
713sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 70% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,276 a year, 4% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,700 (45% below Mississippi) and median rent is $802 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Leakesville (4,959), McLain (416) and Leaf (61).
Local data for Greene County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greene County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,276
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$92,700
Prices +8.9% in a year
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
82.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
43.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,342), German Americans (594), Italian Americans (338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,863
1,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$35,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$69.8M
FY 2026, $5,159 per person
PPP loans
$9.5M
369 loans, 1,011 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,601
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.4%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 43.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
200
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
63.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greene County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.4%
U.S. 11.1% +2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, MS?
- Leakesville is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 4,959 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39362, 39451, 39456, 39461.
- What is the population of Greene County, MS?
- About 13,615 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Mobile County, AL, George County, Wayne County, Washington County, AL, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023