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Neshoba County, MS
4 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
Population
28,932
Land area
570sq mi
People per sq mi
51
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Neshoba County
Neshoba County at a glance
- The median household income is $57,013, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (41% below Mississippi) and median rent is $839 a month.
- Its largest cities are Philadelphia (6,996), Pearl River (4,047) and Tucker (807).
Local data for Neshoba County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Neshoba County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,013
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$100,000
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,855), German Americans (827), Scottish Americans (345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,460
12,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,561
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$251M
FY 2026, $8,630 per person
PPP loans
$40M
1,061 loans, 5,226 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$57.44K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Neshoba County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Neshoba County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
556
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Neshoba County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Neshoba County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Neshoba County, MS?
- Philadelphia is the largest city or town in Neshoba County, with about 6,996 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Neshoba County?
- Neshoba County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39350, 39365.
- What is the population of Neshoba County, MS?
- About 28,932 people live in Neshoba County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Neshoba County?
- Neshoba County borders Lauderdale County, Leake County, Newton County, Winston County, Attala County, Kemper County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023