Brandon Mississippi Map

About Brandon, Mississippi

Brandon is a locality in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 25,542. The population density is 381.4 people per km². Brandon is located at 32.2732°N, 89.9859°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39042.

Brandon unfolds under a sky that often stretches, a pale blue canvas streaked with the fleeting white of high clouds, hinting at the humid afternoons to come. It lies 8.5 miles east of Pearl, MS (from Pearl, MS: bearing 91°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-south-east of Flowood. The land here, a gentle roll of earth, is softened by broadleaf trees that stand sentinel over scattered homes and the occasional sprawling oak, its branches heavy with Spanish moss that drifts like forgotten memories in the breeze. Creeks, narrow and purposeful, wind through the landscape, their banks a tangle of wild grasses and the occasional flash of a kingfisher. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sun-baked pine needles and the distant perfume of blooming dogwood, particularly potent in the twilight hours when the light turns to a hazy gold. The pulse of Brandon’s economy beats with a quiet resilience, a legacy of its agricultural roots that still echo in the surrounding fields of cotton and soybeans. More recently, its proximity to larger centers has drawn a mix of commerce and industry, creating a livelihood for its residents that balances tradition with the demands of the present. History buffs might point to the enduring architecture, some structures bearing the quiet dignity of an earlier era, hinting at the generations who have called this place home. While not a hub of grand pronouncements, Brandon possesses a distinct character, a place where the pace of life allows for genuine connection, and the simple act of watching the sun dip below the horizon can feel like a profound event.

About This Brandon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Brandon, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.273202, -89.985916. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Brandon and Rankin County.

Detailed location data for Brandon includes the ZIP code (39042), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Rankin County (Brandon), and school district assignment (Rankin County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Brandon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.