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Mendenhall, MS
City in Simpson County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39114.
Population
2,103
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
393
ZIP codes
1
Mendenhall and its ZIP codes
Mendenhall at a glance
- Mendenhall is about 6.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,141, 29% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,900 (26% below Mississippi) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Mendenhall, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mendenhall, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,141
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$125,900
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (238), German Americans (116), Scottish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Simpson County. PPP loans are for Mendenhall.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,735
7,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
PPP loans
$15.1M
407 loans, 1,923 jobs reported
How people get to work
Mendenhall, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mendenhall, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mendenhall, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Mendenhall
1 in or overlapping Mendenhall. Population shown
Cities near Mendenhall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| D'LoTown | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| BraxtonVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MageeCity | 9.6 mi | 5.3 |
| PuckettVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| New HebronTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| RobinhoodCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| GeorgetownTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| PolkvilleTown | 19 mi | 17.2 |
| Mount OliveTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| MizeTown | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| FlorenceCity | 20 mi | 8.1 |
| RaleighTown | 21 mi | 5.1 |
| BrandonCity | 23 mi | 25.7 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.9 |
| PelahatchieTown | 25 mi | 5.9 |
| PrentissTown | 25 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mendenhall, MS in?
- Mendenhall is in Simpson County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Mendenhall, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mendenhall include 39114.
- What is the population of Mendenhall, MS?
- About 2,103 people live in Mendenhall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mendenhall?
- Nearby places include D'Lo (2.5 mi), Braxton (7.5 mi), Magee (9.6 mi), Puckett (9.9 mi), New Hebron (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023