Vicksburg, MS: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Vicksburg? It is a small incorporated city in Warren County, Mississippi, with an estimated 26,340 people according to our dataset. It lies at 32.317°N, 90.887°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Vicksburg, MS?

What is the population of Vicksburg, MS?

Vicksburg has an estimated population of 26,340. That makes it the 16th largest of the 361 places we list in Mississippi, and the largest place in its county. The typical place in Mississippi has about 1,164 residents, so Vicksburg is roughly 22.6 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 Horn Lake (27,272), Pearl (26,510), Natchez (26,095), Laurel (25,844), Madison (25,661). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Vicksburg differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Vicksburg?

Vicksburg has about 655 people per square mile (253 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Mississippi, it is denser than about 70% 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 Vicksburg use?

Vicksburg uses 4 ZIP codes: 39180, 39183, 39181, 39182. 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 Vicksburg in?

Vicksburg 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 LaGrange, GA, about 344 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 Vicksburg located in Mississippi?

Vicksburg lies in the western part of Mississippi, at 32.317° north latitude and 90.887° west longitude. The state capital, Jackson, is about 39 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Tallulah, LA, roughly 19 miles to the west, which shows how near Vicksburg is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Jackson, MS, 39 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Vicksburg, MS?

The closest listed place to Vicksburg is Tallulah, LA, 18.8 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 0 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Vicksburg in?

Vicksburg is in Warren County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 28149. The county contains 2 places in our data, 1 of which have their own page here and 1 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Beechwood (3,047). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Vicksburg from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Vicksburg is closest to Houston, TX at about 319 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,591 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 Vicksburg?

Yes. Our data lists 3 other places named Vicksburg: Vicksburg, MI (3,483), Vicksburg, PA (712), Vicksburg, AZ (647). When you search for Vicksburg, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi.

Planning a move to Vicksburg?

If you are weighing Vicksburg, 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.