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Jefferson County, MS
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Jefferson County, Mississippi.
Population
7,068
Land area
520sq mi
People per sq mi
14
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Jefferson County
Jefferson County at a glance
- Jefferson County is 78% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,305 a year, 32% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,300 (52% below Mississippi) and median rent is $448 a month.
Local data for Jefferson County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jefferson County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,305
Poverty rate
32.5%
Median home value
$81,300
Median rent
$448/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (227), Scottish Americans (121), German Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
8.3%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,083
975 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,002
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.3M
FY 2026, $6,097 per person
PPP loans
$8.8M
305 loans, 997 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$22.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jefferson County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jefferson County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
271
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jefferson County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.5%
U.S. 33.3% +18.2 pts
Diabetes
23.6%
U.S. 12.1% +11.5 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jefferson County, MS?
- Fayette is the largest city or town in Jefferson County, with about 1,691 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39069, 39096, 39668.
- What is the population of Jefferson County, MS?
- About 7,068 people live in Jefferson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jefferson County?
- Jefferson County borders Lincoln County, Adams County, Copiah County, Claiborne County, Franklin County, Tensas Parish, LA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023