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Pontotoc County, MS
7 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
Population
31,550
Land area
498sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $51,484 a year, 9% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,100 (7% below Mississippi) and median rent is $864 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pontotoc (5,806), Ecru (1,550) and Algoma (897).
Local data for Pontotoc County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pontotoc County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,484
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$157,100
Prices -2.1% in a year
Median rent
$864/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,333), German Americans (2,037), Mexican Americans (1,223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$47.63M
1,448 loans, 7,005 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$39.06K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pontotoc County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pontotoc County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
469
Most often 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pontotoc County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pontotoc County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pontotoc County, MS?
- Pontotoc is the largest city or town in Pontotoc County, with about 5,806 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pontotoc County?
- Pontotoc County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38826, 38841, 38863, 38864, 38869.
- What is the population of Pontotoc County, MS?
- About 31,550 people live in Pontotoc County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pontotoc County?
- Pontotoc County borders Lee County, Lafayette County, Union County, Chickasaw County, Calhoun County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023