Pelahatchie Mississippi Map

About Pelahatchie, Mississippi

Pelahatchie is a locality in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,423. The population density is 107.1 people per km². Pelahatchie is located at 32.3129°N, 89.7984°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39042.

Pelahatchie breathes the humid air of Mississippi's piney woods, a landscape of gentle swells and verdant stretches where the sky seems to lean in close. It lies 11.3 miles east-north-east of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 76°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-south-west of Morton. The soil, a rich, earthy red, cradles loblolly pines that stand sentinel, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, and the occasional oak, broad and ancient, offers shade like a benevolent patriarch. Here, the light at dusk filters through the trees in long, golden shafts, painting the scene with a soft, ethereal glow as the day exhales. The terrain, a mosaic of cultivated fields and wilder woodlands, speaks of a life lived in close communion with the earth, where the slow, steady pulse of nature dictates the rhythm of existence. The history of Pelahatchie is as deep-rooted as the ancient trees that grace its surroundings, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and the quiet tenacity of its people. Once a hub for timber and its associated industries, the echoes of sawmills and the scent of freshly cut lumber still linger in the collective memory, a testament to the industrious spirit that built this place. Today, the local economy draws sustenance from farming and smaller businesses, a continuation of the tradition of self-reliance. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, offer quiet respite and a connection to the flow of life, mirroring the unhurried pace of Pelahatchie itself, a place where time seems to stretch and settle like fine dust.

About This Pelahatchie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pelahatchie, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.312923, -89.79841. 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 Pelahatchie and Rankin County.

Detailed location data for Pelahatchie includes the ZIP code (39145), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Rankin County (Brandon), and school district assignment (Rankin 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 Pelahatchie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.