Shannon
Town in Lee County, Mississippi
Shannon is a town in Lee County, Mississippi, with 1,496 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 256 ft (78 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nettleton, 4.4 miles SE.
- 1,496residents (2020 Census)
- 256 ftelevation · 78 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.5 km²
- 369 / sq mipopulation density
- 38868ZIP code
About Shannon
Shannon is a town in Lee County, Mississippi. The population was 1,496 at the 2020 Census.
Shannon is located on Mississippi Highway 145, west of U.S. Route 45. Chiwapa Creek flows south of the town.
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Living in Shannon
- Median household income
- $42,297
- Median home value
- $130,900
- Median rent
- $822/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Shannon had 1,496 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,496 |
|---|---|
| Density | 369 per sq mi (143 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shannon at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,496 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.05 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1144° N, 88.6931° W |
| ZIP code | 38868 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2866720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shannon
- Nettleton4.4 mi SE
- Verona5.4 mi N
- Plantersville6.7 mi N
- Okolona8.2 mi S
- Tupelo11.0 mi N
- Mooreville12.3 mi NE
- Van Vleet14.8 mi SW
- Amory15.1 mi SE
- Smithville17.2 mi E
- Mantachie18.0 mi NE
- Hatley18.4 mi SE
- Saltillo18.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Shannon
What county is Shannon in?
Shannon is in Lee County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Shannon, MS?
1,496 people lived in Shannon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shannon, MS?
The ZIP code of Shannon is 38868.
What is the elevation of Shannon?
256 feet (78 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shannon?
Nettleton (4.4 mi), Verona (5.4 mi), Plantersville (6.7 mi), Okolona (8.2 mi), Tupelo (11.0 mi).
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