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Richland, MS

City in Rankin County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39218.

Population

7,346

Land area

12.5sq mi

People per sq mi

587

ZIP codes

1

Richland and its ZIP codes

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Richland at a glance

  • Richland is about 9.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 52nd among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
  • The median household income is $66,558, 18% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,800 (26% below Mississippi) and median rent is $1,185 a month.

Local data for Richland, MS

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Richland, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,558

Poverty rate

12.7%

Median home value

$125,800

Median rent

$1,185/mo

Homeownership

72.9%

Bachelor's or higher

20.5%

Median age

36.3

Average commute

19.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (806), German Americans (624), Mexican Americans (176).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rankin County. PPP loans are for Richland.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.4%

Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,540

67,431 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,953

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.5B

FY 2026, $9,368 per person

PPP loans

$48.3M

280 loans, 4,730 jobs reported

Rankin County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Richland, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.4%
  • Carpooled20.1%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked1.9%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Richland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,224

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,202

2.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 37°F

57.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Richland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Richland

1 in or overlapping Richland. Population shown

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Cities near Richland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ClearyCensus-designated place4.9 mi4.9
PearlCity5.3 mi25.5
FlorenceCity5.3 mi8.1
JacksonCity7.1 mi111.7
ByramCity7.6 mi20.4
FlowoodCity9.3 mi28.8
BrandonCity10 mi25.7
RobinhoodCensus-designated place12 mi5.1
TerryTown12 mi3.8
ClintonCity13 mi41.9
RidgelandCity14 mi26.3
RaymondCity15 mi2.9
MadisonCity17 mi25.2
BraxtonVillage18 mi0.6
BoltonTown20 mi1.5
Crystal SpringsCity20 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Richland, MS in?
Richland is in Rankin County, Mississippi.
What ZIP codes are in Richland, MS?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Richland include 39218.
What is the population of Richland, MS?
About 7,346 people live in Richland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Richland?
Nearby places include Cleary (4.9 mi), Pearl (5.3 mi), Florence (5.3 mi), Jackson (7.1 mi), Byram (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023