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Heidelberg, MS
Town in Jasper County, Mississippi.
Population
756
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
0
Heidelberg and its ZIP codes
Heidelberg at a glance
- Heidelberg is about 2.4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,896, 12% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,800 (37% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,004 a month.
Local data for Heidelberg, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heidelberg, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,896
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$1,004/mo
Homeownership
67.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.3%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (36), German Americans (29), Italian Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jasper County. PPP loans are for Heidelberg.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,567
3,926 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,019 per person
How people get to work
Heidelberg, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heidelberg, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
59.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heidelberg, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.0%
U.S. 33.3% +17.7 pts
Diabetes
25.1%
U.S. 12.1% +13.0 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Heidelberg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandersvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 5 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 8.6 |
| PachutaTown | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| De SotoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| ShubutaTown | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| LaurelCity | 17 mi | 18.5 |
| Bay SpringsCity | 19 mi | 14.9 |
| QuitmanCity | 19 mi | 5.2 |
| SosoTown | 20 mi | 2 |
| StonewallTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| LouinTown | 21 mi | 6.1 |
| EnterpriseTown | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| MontroseTown | 22 mi | 2.7 |
| EllisvilleCity | 24 mi | 10.4 |
| SylvarenaVillage | 25 mi | 2.6 |
| WaynesboroCity | 25 mi | 12.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heidelberg, MS in?
- Heidelberg is in Jasper County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Heidelberg, MS?
- About 756 people live in Heidelberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heidelberg?
- Nearby places include Sandersville (7.7 mi), Sharon (9.9 mi), Pachuta (12 mi), De Soto (16 mi), Shubuta (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023