Oxford Mississippi Map

About Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford is a locality in Amite County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of 25,416. The population density is 368.7 people per km². Oxford is located at 34.3513°N, 89.5370°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Oxford is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 38655, 39638, 38677.

Oxford claims a prominence in the northern landscape of Mississippi, defined by a terrain of deep-cut ridges and heavy, red-clay earth that holds the warmth of the sun long after the day has faded. It lies 26.3 miles west of McComb, MS (from McComb, MS: bearing 274°T), and is situated 15.9 miles northeast of Centreville. The regional topography is characterized by a series of uneven elevations that break the horizon, including the distant, rounded silhouette of Greenwood Hill. Dense woodlands characterize the immediate surroundings, with the verdant expanse of Homochitto National Forest providing a nearby buffer of protected timber and wildlife. Days Creek carves a narrow, winding path through the local soil just a mile from the center, serving as a quiet witness to the seasonal shifts that transform the canopy from a stark, winter gray to a thick, humid green.

Oxford emerged from the wilderness during the early nineteenth century as a deliberate center for governance and education, carved out of lands that had long been shaped by the interplay of forest and creek. The founders envisioned a place of intellectual rigor, selecting the name to reflect the prestige of the English university town and suggesting a permanence that would outlast the frontier era. Through the decades, the settlement grew into a hub of regional influence, surviving the tremors of conflict and societal upheaval to retain a distinct, conservative architecture. The brick facades of the older squares remain as physical evidence of those early years, standing firm against the slow, persistent encroachment of time and the rapid growth of the surrounding state.

Oxford relies on a local economy that is anchored by the presence of the University of Mississippi, an institution that serves as the primary engine for employment, research, and infrastructure development. Beyond the academic sector, the local commerce is supported by a robust service industry, specialized retail, and a professional landscape that draws talent from across the region to sustain the town's operations. The university campus itself provides the most significant physical infrastructure, featuring a collection of historic buildings and modern facilities that support thousands of students and faculty members. While the proximity to Okhissa Lake offers a secondary point of interest for local recreation, the daily life of Oxford remains focused on the maintenance of its educational mission and the steady expansion of its professional services.

Oxford maintains a cultural identity that is inextricably linked to the literary legacy of William Faulkner, whose former residence, Rowan Oak, remains a landmark for those who value the quiet intensity of his prose. The local culture is further defined by the fervor surrounding the University of Mississippi’s athletic programs, particularly the college football games that turn the town into a destination for thousands of alumni and supporters each autumn. Annual events often center on the intersection of Southern literature and regional traditions, drawing visitors to the square to celebrate the specific, lyrical heritage of the area. This identity is balanced by the natural appeal of the woods and the slow, deliberate pace of life that persists regardless of the occasional, high-energy demands of the academic and sports calendars.

About This Oxford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oxford, Mississippi. Coordinates: 34.351262, -89.536981. 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 Oxford includes the ZIP code (38655, 39638, 38677), telephone area code (228, 601, 769), county seat of Amite County (Liberty), and school district assignment (Oxford School District).

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.