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Pike County, MS
5 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Pike County, Mississippi.
Population
39,602
Land area
409sq mi
People per sq mi
97
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Pike County
Pike County at a glance
- Pike County is 54% denser than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,814 a year, 22% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,800 (35% below Mississippi) and median rent is $919 a month.
- The biggest population centers are McComb (12,049), Magnolia (3,059) and Summit (2,451).
Local data for Pike County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools22
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks16
- Post Offices7
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores21
- Restaurants112
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Pike County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,814
Poverty rate
27.1%
Median home value
$110,800
Prices +1.6% in a year
Median rent
$919/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,468), German Americans (1,929), Scottish Americans (886).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,446
14,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$300M
FY 2026, $7,436 per person
PPP loans
$68.47M
2,442 loans, 8,569 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$22.35K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pike County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pike County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
294
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
78
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 38°F
60.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pike County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.0%
U.S. 33.3% +12.7 pts
Diabetes
18.9%
U.S. 12.1% +6.8 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.5%
U.S. 11.1% +2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pike County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pike County, MS?
- McComb is the largest city or town in Pike County, with about 12,049 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pike County?
- Pike County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39635, 39648, 39652.
- What is the population of Pike County, MS?
- About 39,602 people live in Pike County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pike County?
- Pike County borders Tangipahoa Parish, LA, Washington Parish, LA, Lincoln County, Walthall County, Amite County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023