Checked
Stone County, MS
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Stone County, Mississippi.
Population
18,894
Land area
445sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Stone County
Stone County at a glance
- Stone County is 32% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,413 a year, 9% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,100 (5% below Mississippi) and median rent is $936 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wiggins (4,293) and Bond (636).
Local data for Stone County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stone County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,413
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$161,100
Prices +0.9% in a year
Median rent
$936/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,483), German Americans (1,016), French Americans (565).
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
$43,892
5,061 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,435
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$146M
FY 2026, $7,960 per person
PPP loans
$15M
404 loans, 2,072 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$46.49K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stone County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stone County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
182
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 36°F
67.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stone County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stone County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stone County, MS?
- Wiggins is the largest city or town in Stone County, with about 4,293 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stone County?
- Stone County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39561, 39573, 39577.
- What is the population of Stone County, MS?
- About 18,894 people live in Stone County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stone County?
- Stone County borders Harrison County, Jackson County, Forrest County, Pearl River County, Hancock County, George County, Perry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023