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Leakesville, MS

Town in Greene County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39451.

Population

4,959

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

789

ZIP codes

1

Leakesville and its ZIP codes

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Leakesville at a glance

  • Leakesville is about 13 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 69th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
  • The median household income is $68,428, 21% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,300 (33% below Mississippi) and median rent is $767 a month.

Local data for Leakesville, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Leakesville, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,428

Poverty rate

20.4%

Median home value

$114,300

Median rent

$767/mo

Homeownership

72.8%

Bachelor's or higher

9.6%

Median age

43.3

Average commute

48.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (514), German Americans (172), Scottish Americans (125).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Leakesville.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Aug 2026, -1.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$44,863

1,987 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$35,700

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$69.8M

FY 2026, $5,159 per person

PPP loans

$6.61M

173 loans, 631 jobs reported

Greene County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Leakesville, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.8%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home1.2%

Average one-way commute: 48.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Leakesville, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

200

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

32

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 36°F

63.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Leakesville, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

46.9%

U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts

Diabetes

14.9%

U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts

Smoking

22.9%

U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.9%

U.S. 11.1% +5.8 pts

ZIP codes in Leakesville

1 in or overlapping Leakesville. Population shown

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Cities near Leakesville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Vinegar Bend, ALCensus-designated place14 mi9.5
Deer Park, ALCensus-designated place14 mi3.1
Fruitdale, ALCensus-designated place15 mi4.5
LucedaleCity16 mi6.4
McLainTown16 mi3.4
LeafCensus-designated place17 mi1.2
Citronelle, ALCity20 mi25.9
State LineTown20 mi4.3
BeaumontTown21 mi3.4
Gulfcrest, ALCensus-designated place22 mi1.5
Tibbie, ALCensus-designated place23 mi1.7
AgricolaCensus-designated place23 mi1.5
BenndaleCensus-designated place24 mi1.5
Sims Chapel, ALCensus-designated place25 mi5.7
Chunchula, ALCensus-designated place26 mi1.8
RichtonTown26 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Leakesville, MS in?
Leakesville is in Greene County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Leakesville, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Leakesville include 39451.
What is the population of Leakesville, MS?
About 4,959 people live in Leakesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Leakesville?
Nearby places include Vinegar Bend, AL (14 mi), Deer Park, AL (14 mi), Fruitdale, AL (15 mi), Lucedale (16 mi), McLain (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023