These MS ZIP codes are among the fastest-growing in the US, study finds. See where, why
Two Mississippi ZIP codes are among the fastest-growing places in the United States for 2026, a recent study found.
The January study by MovingPlace, a moving service, found that parts of Mississippi experienced a regional surge, with some of the largest month-over-month increases of people moving there compared to other parts of the country.
“These changes often reflect a mix of seasonal patterns, economic factors and local events, offering a snapshot of where people are relocating and why,” MovingPlace analysts said in a Feb. 2 news release.
Here are the Mississippi ZIP codes that experienced the growth and other trending ZIP codes across the country.
MS ZIP codes in most demand
Two Mississippi ZIP codes, 39301 (Meridian) and 39482 (Sumrall), landed among the top five fastest-growing areas in December 2025 when compared to the month prior, the MovingPlace study found.
Meridian had the second fastest-growing ZIP code in the country while Sumrall, about a 99-mile drive southwest from Meridian, came in fifth on MovingPlace’s ranking.
“This suggests that these specific areas are becoming primary targets for residents looking for low-cost-of-living alternatives within the region as they finalize housing decisions at the end of the year,” analysts said.
ZIP codes with biggest increase in movers month over month
These are the fastest-growing ZIP codes in the country for December, according to the MovingPlace study:
1. 40342 (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky), 115% increase from November to December 2025
2. 39301 (Meridian, Mississippi), 95%
3. 62522 (Decatur, Illinois), 90%
4. 65809 (Springfield, Missouri), 83%
5. 39482 (Sumrall, Mississippi), 77%
6. 46001 (Alexandria, Indiana), 75%
7. 29488 (Walterboro, South Carolina), 75%
8. 95366 (Ripon, California), 74%
9. 78332 (Alice, Texas), 74%
10. 48230 (Grosse Pointe, Michigan), 74%
How did moving service conduct study?
MovingPlace looked at nearly 700,000 moves in December 2025 and found the most dramatic month-over-month increases in moves for the study, analysts said.
The study highlights “areas experiencing unusual spikes in population movement,” according to analysts.
