University
Census-designated place in Lafayette County, Mississippi
University is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lafayette County, Mississippi, with 4,696 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 486 ft (148 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oxford, 1.0 miles S.
- 4,696residents (2020 Census)
- 486 ftelevation · 148 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.8 km²
- 6,668 / sq mipopulation density
- 38677ZIP code
About University
University is a census-designated place (CDP) and the official name for an area covering a portion of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) campus, in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. The CDP is surrounded by the city of Oxford. Its official United States Postal Service designation is "University, Mississippi", with a ZIP Code of 38677.
As of the 2020 census, University had a population of 4,696. while the 2014 enrollment for Ole Miss was 20,112 in 2014.
The University CDP is an enclave surrounded by the city of Oxford, west of its downtown area. It has an area of 0.70 square miles (1.82 km2), all of it recorded as land.
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University had 4,696 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,696 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,668 per sq mi (2,575 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
University at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,696 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.70 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3655° N, 89.5379° W |
| ZIP code | 38677 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2875520 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near University
- Oxford1.0 mi S
- Taylor7.1 mi S
- Abbeville9.7 mi N
- Tula13.1 mi SE
- Paris14.1 mi S
- Water Valley15.0 mi S
- Bethlehem18.9 mi NE
- Toccopola20.1 mi E
- Waterford20.1 mi N
- Thaxton21.3 mi E
- Sardis21.8 mi W
- Batesville22.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about University
What county is University in?
University is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
What is the population of University, MS?
4,696 people lived in University at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of University, MS?
The ZIP code of University is 38677.
What is the elevation of University?
486 feet (148 m) above sea level.
What towns are near University?
Oxford (1.0 mi), Taylor (7.1 mi), Abbeville (9.7 mi), Tula (13.1 mi), Paris (14.1 mi).
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