Mississippi State

Census-designated place in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi

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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.

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, MS population

Mississippi State had 4,968 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,968
Density2,275 per sq mi (878 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mississippi State at a glance

StateMississippi (MS)
CountyOktibbeha County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population4,968 (2020)
Land area2.18 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Coordinates33.4510° N, 88.7918° W
ZIP code39762
Census code (GEOID)2848030

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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