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Saltillo, MS
City in Lee County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 38866.
Population
4,952
Land area
9.5sq mi
People per sq mi
519
ZIP codes
1
Saltillo and its ZIP codes
Saltillo at a glance
- Saltillo is about 8.3 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 70th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $80,640, 43% above the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,900 (21% above Mississippi) and median rent is $999 a month.
Local data for Saltillo, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Saltillo, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,640
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$204,900
Median rent
$999/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
34.6%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,034), German Americans (277), French Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Saltillo.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,348
52,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,315
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $6,856 per person
How people get to work
Saltillo, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Saltillo, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
767
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Saltillo, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Saltillo
1 in or overlapping Saltillo. Population shown
Cities near Saltillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GuntownTown | 4.6 mi | 6.4 |
| TupeloCity | 8.1 mi | 64.4 |
| ShermanTown | 8.5 mi | 1.7 |
| BaldwynCity | 8.7 mi | 11.6 |
| MoorevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Blue SpringsVillage | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| PlantersvilleTown | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| MantachieTown | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| KirkvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| VeronaCity | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| MariettaTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| FultonCity | 18 mi | 8.5 |
| ShannonTown | 18 mi | 4.1 |
| EcruTown | 20 mi | 6.7 |
| DumasTown | 20 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Saltillo, MS in?
- Saltillo is in Lee County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Saltillo, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Saltillo include 38866.
- What is the population of Saltillo, MS?
- About 4,952 people live in Saltillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Saltillo?
- Nearby places include Guntown (4.6 mi), Tupelo (8.1 mi), Sherman (8.5 mi), Baldwyn (8.7 mi), Mooreville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023