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Webster County, MS
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Webster County, Mississippi.
Population
9,972
Land area
421sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Webster County
Webster County at a glance
- Webster County is 62% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,789 a year, 4% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,100 (29% below Mississippi) and median rent is $632 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Eupora (2,250), Mathiston (775) and Mantee (453).
Local data for Webster County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Webster County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,789
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$120,100
Prices +15.8% in a year
Median rent
$632/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,203), German Americans (437), Mexican Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,263
2,108 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$73.5M
FY 2026, $7,409 per person
PPP loans
$11M
488 loans, 1,414 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$41K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Webster County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Webster County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
297
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 32°F
58.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Webster County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Webster County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Webster County, MS?
- Eupora is the largest city or town in Webster County, with about 2,250 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Webster County?
- Webster County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39737, 39744, 39751, 39752, 39767.
- What is the population of Webster County, MS?
- About 9,972 people live in Webster County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Webster County?
- Webster County borders Oktibbeha County, Grenada County, Clay County, Chickasaw County, Calhoun County, Montgomery County, Choctaw County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023