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Marshall County, MS
8 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Marshall County, Mississippi.
Population
33,979
Land area
706sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Marshall County
Marshall County at a glance
- The median household income is $53,458, 5% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $167,900 and median rent is $868 a month.
- Its largest cities are Holly Springs (6,704), Byhalia (1,588) and Victoria (1,121).
Local data for Marshall County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marshall County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,458
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$167,900
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,177), Mexican Americans (1,428), German Americans (1,339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,875
11,694 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$279M
FY 2026, $8,264 per person
PPP loans
$72.9M
2,366 loans, 7,364 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$80.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Marshall County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.4%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marshall County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
381
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 29°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marshall County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Marshall County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Marshall County, MS?
- Holly Springs is the largest city or town in Marshall County, with about 6,704 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Marshall County?
- Marshall County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38611, 38635, 38659, 38661, 38685.
- What is the population of Marshall County, MS?
- About 33,979 people live in Marshall County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Marshall County?
- Marshall County borders Shelby County, TN, DeSoto County, Lafayette County, Fayette County, TN, Tate County, Union County, Benton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023