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Hinds County, MS
9 cities and towns and 20 ZIP codes in Hinds County, Mississippi.
Population
218,533
Land area
870sq mi
People per sq mi
251
ZIP codes
20
Cities and towns in Hinds County
Hinds County at a glance
- Hinds County is about 4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the most populous county in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $49,402 a year, 12% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,900 (6% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,061 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Jackson (146,631), Clinton (27,195) and Byram (12,799).
Local data for Hinds County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals7
- Emergency Rooms5
- Nursing Homes13
- Schools93
- Colleges10
- Libraries14
- Banks63
- Post Offices15
- Parks56
- Grocery Stores68
- Restaurants699
- Affordable Housing36
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers11
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers35
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment17
- Private Schools24
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places74
Housing and community stats
Hinds County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,402
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$159,900
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,061/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (8,288), German Americans (4,799), Mexican Americans (2,504).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,510
109,465 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $9,832 per person
PPP loans
$518M
11,806 loans, 60,455 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.1M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hinds County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hinds County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,220
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,255
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone74 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hinds County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hinds County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hinds County, MS?
- Jackson is the largest city or town in Hinds County, with about 146,631 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hinds County?
- Hinds County includes 20 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39041, 39056, 39058, 39066, 39154.
- What is the population of Hinds County, MS?
- About 218,533 people live in Hinds County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hinds County?
- Hinds County borders Rankin County, Madison County, Warren County, Copiah County, Simpson County, Yazoo County, Claiborne County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023