Houston
City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Houston is a city in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, with 3,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodland, 8.5 miles S.
- 3,797residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 7.4 sq miland area · 19.1 km²
- 515 / sq mipopulation density
- 38851ZIP code
About Houston
Houston is a city and one of two county seats of Chickasaw County, in northeastern Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Houston had a population of 3,797.
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Living in Houston
- Median household income
- $44,023
- Median home value
- $122,800
- Median rent
- $727/mo
- Median age
- 32.5
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Houston had 3,797 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,797 |
|---|---|
| Density | 515 per sq mi (199 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Houston at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,797 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.38 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8962° N, 89.0037° W |
| ZIP code | 38851 |
| Official website | houston.ms.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2833900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Houston
- Woodland8.5 mi S
- Van Vleet8.6 mi NE
- New Houlka9.7 mi N
- Vardaman10.0 mi W
- Mantee12.8 mi S
- Okolona16.5 mi NE
- Derma16.5 mi W
- Calhoun City18.0 mi W
- Pittsboro19.4 mi W
- Algoma19.7 mi N
- Bruce20.7 mi W
- Randolph21.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Houston
What county is Houston in?
Houston is in Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Houston, MS?
3,797 people lived in Houston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Houston, MS?
The ZIP code of Houston is 38851.
What is the elevation of Houston?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Houston?
Woodland (8.5 mi), Van Vleet (8.6 mi), New Houlka (9.7 mi), Vardaman (10.0 mi), Mantee (12.8 mi).
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