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Hamilton, MS
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39746.
Population
320
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
1
Hamilton and its ZIP codes
Hamilton at a glance
- Hamilton is 62% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Hamilton, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Hamilton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,622
9,080 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$249M
FY 2026, $7,273 per person
PPP loans
$5.4M
88 loans, 484 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Hamilton, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
544
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
225
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hamilton, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Hamilton
1 in or overlapping Hamilton. Population shown
Cities near Hamilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HamiltonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 3.6 |
| CaledoniaTown | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
| Columbus AFBCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| AberdeenCity | 10 mi | 12.1 |
| GattmanVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ColumbusCity | 16 mi | 25.1 |
| HatleyTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| AmoryCity | 17 mi | 12.5 |
| Vernon, ALTown | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| West PointCity | 18 mi | 20.9 |
| Sulligent, ALTown | 19 mi | 7.8 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 5 |
| SmithvilleTown | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| Millport, ALTown | 23 mi | 5.5 |
| Detroit, ALTown | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| Macedonia, ALCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hamilton, MS in?
- Hamilton is in Monroe County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Hamilton, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hamilton include 39746.
- What is the population of Hamilton, MS?
- About 320 people live in Hamilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hamilton?
- Nearby places include New Hamilton (1.7 mi), Caledonia (6.2 mi), Columbus AFB (8.3 mi), Aberdeen (10 mi), Gattman (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023