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Lamar County

Population: 64,222 · 3 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
64,222
People
Median age
37.7
Housing
Total households
25,381
Income
Median household income
$70,909
Housing
Total housing units
27,685
Employment
Employment rate
60.4%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
34.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.9%
County details
Local time 00:52:30(CT)
NameLamar
Total ZIP codes3total
ZIP codes (by type)
3 Standard
Area code601, 769
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates31.1975865, -89.5063691
Land area496.6 sq miles(1,286.1 km²)

Map of Lamar county, Mississippi with ZIP codes

Map of Lamar County, Mississippi and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Lamar County

Compare the largest cities in Lamar County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Purvis1,909$45,6671ZIPs
Sumrall1,765$70,3821ZIPs
Lumberton1,617$38,1471ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Lamar County

Review the most populated postal areas across Lamar County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
39475Purvis$63,88712,943
39482Sumrall$64,32111,411
39455Lumberton$54,2069,257

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