Latimer, MS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Latimer, MS is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Jackson County in the state of Mississippi. Our data estimates 6,895 residents, places it at 30.497°N, 88.861°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Latimer, MS?

What is the population of Latimer, MS?

Latimer has an estimated population of 6,895. That makes it the 56th largest of the 361 places we list in Mississippi, and the 8th largest of 14 places in Jackson County. The typical place in Mississippi has about 1,164 residents, so Latimer is roughly 5.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Mississippi with a similar population include Richland (7,241), Batesville (7,218), Gulf Park Estates (7,053), Amory (6,794), Kosciusko (6,720). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Latimer differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Latimer?

Latimer has about 420 people per square mile (162 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Mississippi, it is denser than about 46% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Latimer use?

Latimer uses 2 ZIP codes: 39532, 39565. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Latimer in?

Latimer is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Quincy, FL, about 254 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Latimer located in Mississippi?

Latimer lies in the southeastern part of Mississippi, at 30.497° north latitude and 88.861° west longitude. The state capital, Jackson, is about 149 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Tillmans Corner, AL, roughly 39 miles to the east, which shows how near Latimer is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Gulfport, MS, 13 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Latimer, MS?

The closest listed place to Latimer is D'Iberville, MS, 3.0 miles to the southwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 5 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Latimer in?

Latimer is in Jackson County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 28059. The county contains 14 places in our data, 8 of which have their own page here and 6 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Pascagoula (48,869), Gautier (18,490), Ocean Springs (17,862), Moss Point (13,350), Gulf Hills (8,352). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Latimer from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Latimer is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 344 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,737 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Latimer?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Latimer: Latimer, IA (470), Latimer, KS (19). When you search for Latimer, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Latimer in Jackson County, Mississippi.

Planning a move to Latimer?

If you are weighing Latimer, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.