Laurel Mississippi Map

About Laurel, Mississippi

Laurel is a locality in Jones County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 17,679. The population density is 358.4 people per km². Laurel is located at 31.6941°N, 89.1306°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39440.

Laurel breathes a humid, pine-scented air, a testament to its position in the heart of Mississippi's Pine Belt. It lies 27.0 miles north-north-east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 20°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-north-east of Ellisville. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of rainfall and the slow decay of fallen needles, gives way to broad, green fields that often blur into the distant, hazy horizon. Magnolias, heavy with their waxy blossoms, line the older streets, their fragrance a sweet, pervasive perfume that mingles with the fainter, earthier scent of damp soil after a summer shower. The sky here can be a vast, unbroken canvas of blue, or it can gather itself into bruised, dramatic clouds that promise a swift, cleansing downpour, a recurring rhythm that shapes the very character of Laurel. This place, Laurel, carries the echoes of its past in its very bones. Founded in the late 19th century, its growth was intrinsically tied to the abundant pine forests that once carpeted the land, fueling a thriving lumber industry that shaped its early economy and laid the groundwork for its enduring spirit. The rich history of those timber barons and the workers who felled the trees can still be felt, a quiet undercurrent beneath the modern hum of life. While the forests have receded, the legacy of industry persists, adapting and evolving. Today, the local economy draws from a diversified base, including manufacturing and agriculture, but it’s the enduring connection to the land, the deep roots in the soil of Jones County, that truly defines Laurel. You can still see it in the way folks greet each other, a familiar warmth that suggests a shared understanding, a quiet pride in their corner of Mississippi.

About This Laurel Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laurel, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.694051, -89.130612. 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 Laurel and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Laurel includes the ZIP code (39440), telephone area code (601), county seat of Jones County (Ellisville), and school district assignment (Laurel 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 Laurel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.