Petal
City in Forrest County, Mississippi
Petal is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, with 11,010 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glendale, 4.5 miles W.
- 11,010residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 16.9 sq miland area · 43.8 km²
- 651 / sq mipopulation density
- 39465ZIP code
About Petal
Petal is a city in Forrest County, Mississippi, along the Leaf River. It is part of the Hattiesburg, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 10,454 in the 2010 census, increasing to 11,010 in the 2020 census.
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Living in Petal
- Median household income
- $74,750
- Median home value
- $174,900
- Median rent
- $1,047/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Petal had 11,010 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,010 |
|---|---|
| Density | 651 per sq mi (251 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Petal at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Forrest County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,010 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.91 sq mi (43.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.97 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.3482° N, 89.2351° W |
| ZIP code | 39465 |
| Official website | cityofpetal.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2856800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Petal
- Glendale4.5 mi W
- Hattiesburg5.6 mi SW
- Eastabuchie6.5 mi NW
- Runnelstown7.4 mi E
- Arnold Line8.4 mi W
- West Hattiesburg8.8 mi W
- Rawls Springs9.3 mi W
- Oak Grove11.4 mi W
- Moselle11.4 mi N
- Ovett15.7 mi NE
- New Augusta15.7 mi SE
- Purvis17.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Petal
What county is Petal in?
Petal is in Forrest County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Petal, MS?
11,010 people lived in Petal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Petal, MS?
The ZIP code of Petal is 39465.
What is the elevation of Petal?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Petal?
Glendale (4.5 mi), Hattiesburg (5.6 mi), Eastabuchie (6.5 mi), Runnelstown (7.4 mi), Arnold Line (8.4 mi).
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