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Grenada, MS
City in Grenada County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38901.
Population
12,375
Land area
30sq mi
People per sq mi
412
ZIP codes
1
Grenada and its ZIP codes
Grenada at a glance
- Grenada is about 6.6 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 32nd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $46,303 a year, 18% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,600 (14% below Mississippi) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Grenada, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices1
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants59
- Affordable Housing5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places8
Housing and community stats
Grenada, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,303
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$145,600
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (935), German Americans (97), Dutch Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grenada County. PPP loans are for Grenada.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,077
9,696 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,619
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $7,514 per person
How people get to work
Grenada, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grenada, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
399
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
155
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 31°F
61.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grenada, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.1%
U.S. 33.3% +14.8 pts
Diabetes
19.2%
U.S. 12.1% +7.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Grenada
1 in or overlapping Grenada. Population shown
Cities near Grenada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.5 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.8 |
| Duck HillTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| TillatobaTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| North CarrolltonTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| OaklandTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| CarrolltonTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| WinonaCity | 20 mi | 13.5 |
| CharlestonCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Big CreekVillage | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| Slate SpringsVillage | 26 mi | 1.4 |
| GlendoraVillage | 27 mi | 0.1 |
| KilmichaelTown | 28 mi | 2.9 |
| GreenwoodCity | 28 mi | 12.3 |
| Water ValleyCity | 28 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grenada, MS in?
- Grenada is in Grenada County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Grenada, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Grenada include 38901.
- What is the population of Grenada, MS?
- About 12,375 people live in Grenada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grenada?
- Nearby places include Elliott (6.8 mi), Holcomb (9 mi), Duck Hill (12 mi), Tillatoba (15 mi), Coffeeville (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023