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Ridgeland, MS
City in Madison County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39157.
Population
24,587
Land area
26.3sq mi
People per sq mi
936
ZIP codes
1
Ridgeland and its ZIP codes
Ridgeland at a glance
- Ridgeland is about 15 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- Households here earn a median of $66,038 a year, 17% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,200 (62% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,336 a month.
Local data for Ridgeland, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ridgeland, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,038
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$275,200
Median rent
$1,336/mo
Homeownership
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
51.7%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,530), Mexican Americans (1,203), German Americans (1,039).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Ridgeland.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,463
59,649 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $12,402 per person
PPP loans
$200M
2,440 loans, 22,687 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ridgeland, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ridgeland, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
650
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ridgeland, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Ridgeland
1 in or overlapping Ridgeland. Population shown
Cities near Ridgeland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MadisonCity | 4.5 mi | 25.2 |
| GluckstadtCity | 8.3 mi | 8.8 |
| JacksonCity | 9.4 mi | 111.7 |
| FlowoodCity | 9.6 mi | 28.8 |
| ClintonCity | 11 mi | 41.9 |
| PearlCity | 11 mi | 25.5 |
| FloraTown | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Kearney ParkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| RichlandCity | 14 mi | 12.5 |
| CantonCity | 14 mi | 21.3 |
| BrandonCity | 15 mi | 25.7 |
| BoltonTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| ByramCity | 18 mi | 20.4 |
| RaymondCity | 18 mi | 2.9 |
| ClearyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.9 |
| BentoniaTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ridgeland, MS in?
- Ridgeland is in Madison County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Ridgeland, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ridgeland include 39157.
- What is the population of Ridgeland, MS?
- About 24,587 people live in Ridgeland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ridgeland?
- Nearby places include Madison (4.5 mi), Gluckstadt (8.3 mi), Jackson (9.4 mi), Flowood (9.6 mi), Clinton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023