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Oxford, MS
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38677.
Population
26,411
Land area
26.6sq mi
People per sq mi
992
ZIP codes
1
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 16 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 14th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $64,451 a year, 14% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $385,700 (about 2.3 times the Mississippi figure) and median rent is $1,071 a month.
Local data for Oxford, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,451
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$385,700
Median rent
$1,071/mo
Homeownership
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
57.5%
Median age
30.3
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,115), Irish Americans (1,919), Scottish Americans (851).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,758
25,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $6,419 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
60.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Oxford
1 in or overlapping Oxford. Population shown
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.7 |
| TaylorVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.9 |
| AbbevilleTown | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| TulaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| ParisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Water ValleyCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| ToccopolaTown | 19 mi | 8.5 |
| BethlehemCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| ThaxtonTown | 21 mi | 10.4 |
| SardisTown | 22 mi | 2 |
| BatesvilleCity | 22 mi | 20 |
| CourtlandTown | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Potts CampTown | 25 mi | 1 |
| PopeVillage | 25 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, MS in?
- Oxford is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Oxford, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oxford include 38677.
- What is the population of Oxford, MS?
- About 26,411 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include University (0.9 mi), Taylor (6.3 mi), Abbeville (11 mi), Tula (13 mi), Paris (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023