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Meridian, MS
City in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39305, 39307.
Population
34,137
Land area
53.7sq mi
People per sq mi
635
ZIP codes
2
Meridian and its ZIP codes
Meridian at a glance
- Meridian is about 10 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 8th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $36,562, 35% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,900 (36% below Mississippi) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Meridian, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks27
- Post Offices4
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants182
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools4
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places31
Housing and community stats
Meridian, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,562
Poverty rate
34.3%
Median home value
$107,900
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,150), German Americans (778), Mexican Americans (420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lauderdale County. PPP loans are for Meridian.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,007
30,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$510M
FY 2026, $6,989 per person
How people get to work
Meridian, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meridian, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
741
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
354
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone31 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meridian, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.2%
U.S. 33.3% +12.9 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
22.0%
U.S. 12.8% +9.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Meridian
2 in or overlapping Meridian. Population shown
Cities near Meridian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarionTown | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| NellieburgCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 7.1 |
| ToomsubaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| CollinsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14.2 |
| Meridian StationCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| LauderdaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| ChunkyTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| EnterpriseTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Cuba, ALTown | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| StonewallTown | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| HickoryTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| York, ALCity | 23 mi | 6.9 |
| PortervilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| QuitmanCity | 24 mi | 5.2 |
| DecaturTown | 25 mi | 5.5 |
| Lisman, ALTown | 26 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meridian, MS in?
- Meridian is in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Meridian, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Meridian include 39305, 39307.
- What is the population of Meridian, MS?
- About 34,137 people live in Meridian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meridian?
- Nearby places include Marion (3.3 mi), Nellieburg (6.1 mi), Toomsuba (10 mi), Collinsville (12 mi), Meridian Station (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023