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Walthall County, MS
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Walthall County, Mississippi.
Population
13,839
Land area
404sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Walthall County
Walthall County at a glance
- Walthall County is 45% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,905, 13% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,600 (25% below Mississippi) and median rent is $790 a month.
Local data for Walthall County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walthall County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,905
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$126,600
Prices +7.7% in a year
Median rent
$790/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
41.4
Average commute
36.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (723), German Americans (296), Italian Americans (241).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,146
2,296 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,077
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.9M
FY 2026, $6,190 per person
PPP loans
$21.2M
862 loans, 2,908 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$21K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Walthall County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 36.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walthall County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
192
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
62.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walthall County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
17.8%
U.S. 12.1% +5.7 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Walthall County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Walthall County, MS?
- Tylertown is the largest city or town in Walthall County, with about 2,024 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Walthall County?
- Walthall County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39478, 39667.
- What is the population of Walthall County, MS?
- About 13,839 people live in Walthall County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Walthall County?
- Walthall County borders Washington Parish, LA, Pike County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Lawrence County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023