Ellisville Mississippi Map

About Ellisville, Mississippi

Ellisville is a locality in Jones County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,521. The population density is 169.9 people per km². Ellisville is located at 31.6041°N, 89.1956°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39437.

Ellisville breathes with the slow, steady pulse of South Mississippi, a place where rolling terrain gradually gives way to the piney woods that define much of the region. It lies 19.9 miles north-north-east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 16°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Laurel. The air here carries a faint, sweet scent of damp earth and distant pine needles, especially after a summer shower, and the light often softens into a hazy gold as the afternoon wanes, painting the broad leaves of magnolia trees with a gentle glow. Roads meander, following the contours of the land, bordered by fields that are sometimes green with cultivation and sometimes a wilder tapestry of native grasses and wildflowers. The houses, often set back from the road, speak of generations who have found their peace and purpose in this quiet corner of Jones County, their porches offering a welcoming pause from the sun’s persistent warmth. The history of Ellisville is deeply entwined with the timber industry that once flourished here, the echoes of sawmills and logging operations still a subtle undercurrent in the local narrative. For decades, the economy was largely shaped by the bounty of the surrounding forests, and while that has shifted, the connection to the land remains. Today, a more diversified economic base supports Ellisville, with agriculture still playing a role, but the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community continues to be a hallmark. Local traditions, often tied to the agricultural calendar and the shared experience of living in a place where the seasons dictate the pace, are passed down, fostering a unique cultural character that is both grounded and welcoming.

About This Ellisville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellisville, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.604054, -89.195614. 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 Ellisville and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Ellisville includes the ZIP code (39437), telephone area code (601), county seat of Jones County (Ellisville), and school district assignment (Jones 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 Ellisville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.