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Pontotoc, MS
City in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38863.
Population
5,806
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
1
Pontotoc and its ZIP codes
Pontotoc at a glance
- Pontotoc is about 8.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 64th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $46,167 a year, 18% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,800 (8% below Mississippi) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Pontotoc, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pontotoc, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,167
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$155,800
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
53.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.4%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (752), Mexican Americans (505), German Americans (474).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Pontotoc.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,208
11,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,345
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$180M
FY 2026, $5,756 per person
PPP loans
$30.9M
919 loans, 4,767 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pontotoc, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.0%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pontotoc, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
469
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
60.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pontotoc, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Pontotoc
1 in or overlapping Pontotoc. Population shown
Cities near Pontotoc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlgomaTown | 5.3 mi | 6.6 |
| EcruTown | 6.2 mi | 6.7 |
| ThaxtonTown | 10 mi | 10.4 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 12 mi | 4.5 |
| ShermanTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| ToccopolaTown | 13 mi | 8.5 |
| New HoulkaTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| TupeloCity | 16 mi | 64.4 |
| New AlbanyCity | 16 mi | 18.2 |
| VeronaCity | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| SaltilloCity | 20 mi | 9.5 |
| Van VleetCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ShannonTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| TulaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pontotoc, MS in?
- Pontotoc is in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Pontotoc, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pontotoc include 38863.
- What is the population of Pontotoc, MS?
- About 5,806 people live in Pontotoc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pontotoc?
- Nearby places include Algoma (5.3 mi), Ecru (6.2 mi), Thaxton (10 mi), Randolph (11 mi), Blue Springs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023