Mississippi State
Census-designated place in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

Mississippi State is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, with 4,968 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Starkville, 2.2 miles W.
- 4,968residents (2020 Census)
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 2,275 / sq mipopulation density
- 39762ZIP code
About Mississippi State
Mississippi State is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, United States. It is the official designated name for the area encompassing Mississippi State University, which lies partly in the nearby incorporated municipality of Starkville. The population at the 2020 census was 4,968.
United States Postal Service designation is "Mississippi State, Mississippi 39762".
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Mississippi State had 4,968 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,968 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,275 per sq mi (878 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mississippi State at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Oktibbeha County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,968 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Coordinates | 33.4510° N, 88.7918° W |
| ZIP code | 39762 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2848030 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mississippi State
- Starkville2.2 mi W
- Longview8.9 mi SW
- Artesia8.9 mi E
- Pheba12.9 mi NW
- West Point13.2 mi NE
- Crawford14.1 mi SE
- Sturgis16.4 mi SW
- Maben18.1 mi NW
- Brooksville19.3 mi SE
- Mathiston20.2 mi W
- Columbus22.5 mi E
- Columbus AFB23.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi State
What county is Mississippi State in?
Mississippi State is in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Mississippi State, MS?
4,968 people lived in Mississippi State at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mississippi State, MS?
The ZIP code of Mississippi State is 39762.
What towns are near Mississippi State?
Starkville (2.2 mi), Longview (8.9 mi), Artesia (8.9 mi), Pheba (12.9 mi), West Point (13.2 mi).
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