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Lamar County, MS
7 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Lamar County, Mississippi.
Population
65,713
Land area
497sq mi
People per sq mi
132
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Lamar County
Lamar County at a glance
- Lamar County is about 2.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 11th among 82 counties in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $70,909, 26% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $224,700 (32% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,126 a month.
- Its largest cities are West Hattiesburg (6,715), Oak Grove (2,098) and Purvis (1,914).
Local data for Lamar County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools22
- Libraries4
- Banks30
- Post Offices5
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores28
- Restaurants224
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers18
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools5
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Lamar County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,909
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$224,700
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,126/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.5%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,487), German Americans (4,796), Scottish Americans (2,204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,605
20,964 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,455
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$311M
FY 2026, $4,842 per person
PPP loans
$147M
3,296 loans, 21,349 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$370K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lamar County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lamar County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
576
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
251
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
64.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lamar County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lamar County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lamar County, MS?
- West Hattiesburg is the largest city or town in Lamar County, with about 6,715 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lamar County?
- Lamar County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39402, 39455, 39475, 39482.
- What is the population of Lamar County, MS?
- About 65,713 people live in Lamar County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lamar County?
- Lamar County borders Forrest County, Pearl River County, Marion County, Covington County, Jefferson Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023