Explore New Albany, Mississippi, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | New Albany |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| County | Union County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 34.492286 |
| Longitude | -89.02172 |
| Population | 7,626 |
| Density | 161.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 38652 |
| Area Code | 601, 769 |
| County Seat | New Albany |
| School District | New Albany Public Schools |
New Albany emerges from the landscape where the Little Tallahatchie River carves a path through the northern Mississippi terrain. It lies 23.8 miles northwest of Tupelo, MS (from Tupelo, MS: bearing 313°T), and is situated 17.0 miles north of Pontotoc. The land here is defined by a slow, rhythmic elevation that stretches toward Pea Ridge on the horizon. Beyond the immediate banks of the water, the topography dips into the fertile, low-lying expanse of King Creek Bottoms. Residents often look toward the distant, wooded silhouettes of the Holly Springs National Forest for a sense of scale. The light at dusk here settles heavy and gold over the fields, turning the soil a deep, rich brown that seems to hold the heat of the day long after the sun has slipped away.
New Albany maintains a steady industrial pulse, anchored by a manufacturing sector that has long provided the backbone for the local economy. The history of the area is tied to the movement of goods and people, evolving from early settlement days into a modern regional hub. While the tracks and roads have shifted over the decades, the commitment to production remains a constant in the daily lives of the people. Businesses here operate with a focus on precision and reliability, drawing on a workforce that values the dignity of a finished product. The local economy thrives on this quiet industriousness, keeping the streets busy with the hum of commerce throughout the work week.
New Albany fosters a spirit of community that centers on shared spaces like Alabama Street Park, where the afternoon air is often filled with the sounds of neighbors gathering. The cultural identity of the region is shaped by a lingering, literary sensibility that seems to rise from the very dust of the hills. Among those who have left a mark on the world, William Faulkner stands as the most prominent figure associated with this broader landscape. Residents celebrate their heritage through local events that highlight the music and stories native to this part of the state. Life in New Albany moves with a deliberate, unforced cadence, allowing the individual to feel both connected to the past and present in the current moment.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Albany, Mississippi. Coordinates: 34.492286, -89.02172. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for New Albany includes the ZIP code (38652), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Union County (New Albany), and school district assignment (New Albany Public Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |