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Jasper County, MS
4 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Jasper County, Mississippi.
Population
16,059
Land area
676sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Jasper County
Jasper County at a glance
- Jasper County is 62% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,660 a year, 14% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (37% below Mississippi) and median rent is $724 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Bay Springs (1,855), Heidelberg (756) and Louin (393).
Local data for Jasper County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jasper County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,660
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$107,100
Prices -11.0% in a year
Median rent
$724/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
33.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (618), German Americans (491), Scottish Americans (185).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
PPP loans
$38M
587 loans, 3,202 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$32.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jasper County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jasper County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
534
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
58.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jasper County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jasper County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jasper County, MS?
- Bay Springs is the largest city or town in Jasper County, with about 1,855 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jasper County?
- Jasper County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39338, 39347, 39348, 39356, 39422.
- What is the population of Jasper County, MS?
- About 16,059 people live in Jasper County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jasper County?
- Jasper County borders Lauderdale County, Jones County, Scott County, Newton County, Wayne County, Clarke County, Smith County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023