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Greenville, MS
City in Washington County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38701.
Population
28,166
Land area
26.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,047
ZIP codes
1
Greenville and its ZIP codes
Greenville at a glance
- Greenville is about 17 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 9th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $40,083, 29% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,800 (39% below Mississippi) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Greenville, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks15
- Post Offices2
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants101
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Greenville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,083
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$103,800
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (442), German Americans (410), Chinese Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Greenville.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,627
14,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,860
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $7,433 per person
How people get to work
Greenville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,236
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.6%
U.S. 33.3% +12.3 pts
Diabetes
22.5%
U.S. 12.1% +10.4 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Greenville
1 in or overlapping Greenville. Population shown
Cities near Greenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MetcalfeTown | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.9 |
| WintervilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| LelandCity | 8.5 mi | 3.6 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| ArcolaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake Village, ARCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| BenoitTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Arkansas City, ARCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BolivarCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| HollandaleCity | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| Halley, ARCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| ShawCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| IndianolaCity | 23 mi | 8.6 |
| Eudora, ARCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenville, MS in?
- Greenville is in Washington County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Greenville, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Greenville include 38701.
- What is the population of Greenville, MS?
- About 28,166 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenville?
- Nearby places include Metcalfe (4.3 mi), Stoneville (7 mi), Winterville (7.6 mi), Leland (8.5 mi), Elizabeth (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023