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Washington County, MS
9 cities and towns and 10 ZIP codes in Washington County, Mississippi.
Population
42,765
Land area
724sq mi
People per sq mi
59
ZIP codes
10
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $42,165 a year, 25% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 (39% below Mississippi) and median rent is $833 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Greenville (28,166), Leland (3,777) and Hollandale (2,378).
Local data for Washington County, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools32
- Colleges1
- Libraries7
- Banks20
- Post Offices11
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants137
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities6
- Historic Places16
Housing and community stats
Washington County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,165
Poverty rate
26.4%
Median home value
$104,000
Prices +8.2% in a year
Median rent
$833/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,032), German Americans (787), Mexican Americans (557).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,627
14,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,860
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $7,433 per person
PPP loans
$106M
3,028 loans, 13,547 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$172K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,236
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, MS?
- Greenville is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 28,166 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 10 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 38701, 38703, 38722, 38723, 38731.
- What is the population of Washington County, MS?
- About 42,765 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Bolivar County, Sunflower County, Chicot County, AR, Humphreys County, Sharkey County, Issaquena County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023