County ProfileMS
Benton County
Population: 7,646 · 4 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
7,646
People
Median age
44.5
Housing
Total households
3,074
Income
Median household income
$46,016
Housing
Total housing units
4,091
Employment
Employment rate
52.6%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
12.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
90.9%
County details
Local time 01:12:04(CT)| Name | Benton |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 4total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard |
| Area code | 662 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 34.8095927, -89.200213 |
| Land area | 406.6 sq miles(1,053.1 km²) |
Map of Benton county, Mississippi with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Benton County
Compare the largest cities in Benton County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | 1,065 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Ashland | 551 | $38,482 | 1ZIPs |
| Hickory Flat | 496 | $34,722 | 1ZIPs |
| Lamar | 39 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Benton County
Review the most populated postal areas across Benton County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38603 | Ashland | $43,676 | 2,666 |
| 38633 | Hickory Flat | $33,029 | 2,240 |
| 38642 | Lamar | $59,388 | 2,190 |
| 38647 | Michigan City | $62,820 | 1,065 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS