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Jones County, MS
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Jones County, Mississippi.
Population
66,472
Land area
695sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Jones County
Jones County at a glance
- Jones County is 52% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 82 counties in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $52,216 a year, 7% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $143,100 (16% below Mississippi) and median rent is $869 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Laurel (17,679), Ellisville (4,521) and Sharon (1,910).
Local data for Jones County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools22
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks20
- Post Offices8
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores30
- Restaurants157
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities16
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Jones County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,216
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$143,100
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,331), Mexican Americans (3,002), German Americans (2,790).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,231
28,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$424M
FY 2026, $6,310 per person
PPP loans
$117M
2,250 loans, 13,890 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$235K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jones County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jones County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
866
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
59.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jones County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jones County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jones County, MS?
- Laurel is the largest city or town in Jones County, with about 17,679 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jones County?
- Jones County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39437, 39440, 39443, 39459, 39464.
- What is the population of Jones County, MS?
- About 66,472 people live in Jones County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jones County?
- Jones County borders Forrest County, Wayne County, Covington County, Jasper County, Smith County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023