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Union County, MS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Union County, Mississippi.
Population
28,122
Land area
416sq mi
People per sq mi
68
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Union County
Union County at a glance
- The median household income is $55,505, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,400 (4% below Mississippi) and median rent is $865 a month.
- Its largest cities are New Albany (7,663), Myrtle (771) and Blue Springs (268).
Local data for Union County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Union County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,505
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$163,400
Prices +3.7% in a year
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,792), Mexican Americans (1,299), German Americans (1,025).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,517
12,108 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,305
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $6,864 per person
PPP loans
$40.9M
1,252 loans, 5,249 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$54.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Union County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Union County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
412
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Union County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Union County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Union County, MS?
- New Albany is the largest city or town in Union County, with about 7,663 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Union County?
- Union County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38650, 38652, 38828.
- What is the population of Union County, MS?
- About 28,122 people live in Union County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Union County?
- Union County borders Lee County, Lafayette County, Marshall County, Pontotoc County, Prentiss County, Tippah County, Benton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023