Heidelberg Mississippi Map

About Heidelberg, Mississippi

Heidelberg is a locality in Jasper County, Mississippi, United States. It is a small community with a population of 756. The population density is 53.5 people per km². Heidelberg is located at 31.8868°N, 88.9839°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39439.

Heidelberg, Mississippi, unfolds with a quiet dignity under the broad Mississippi sky, its landscape a gentle swell of pine-studded hills and fertile bottomlands. It lies 36.8 miles south-south-west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 207°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-east of Sharon. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of blooming dogwood in spring and the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower, a constant reminder of the fertile earth that shapes life. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the hands of time, cast long, dappled shadows across dusty roads, and the occasional glint of sunlight on a slow-moving creek suggests a hidden world teeming with quiet life. The very character of Heidelberg is etched in the subtle greens of its forests and the muted browns of its fields, a landscape that breathes with a steady, unhurried pulse. This corner of Jasper County carries the weight of its agricultural past, a legacy woven into the very fabric of Heidelberg's identity. For generations, the rich soil here yielded cotton and timber, and while the economy has diversified, the spirit of the land still holds sway, with cattle ranches and small farms dotting the countryside. The faint echo of logging trucks and the distant hum of tractors are the soundtrack to daily life, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. Though no grand historical monuments mark its founding, the simple, sturdy homes and the welcoming porches of Heidelberg speak of a history built on resilience and community, where stories are shared and neighbors lend a hand.

About This Heidelberg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Heidelberg, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.886822, -88.983942. 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 Heidelberg and Jasper County.

Detailed location data for Heidelberg includes the ZIP code (39439), telephone area code (601), county seat of Jasper County (Bay Springs), and school district assignment (East Jasper 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 Heidelberg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.