Philadelphia Mississippi Map

About Philadelphia, Mississippi

Philadelphia is a locality in Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,996. The population density is 222.3 people per km². Philadelphia is located at 32.7715°N, 89.1167°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39350.

Philadelphia rests in a land of gentle slopes and wide horizons, where the air carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine and the distant hum of cicadas. It lies 37.0 miles north-west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 320°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east of Pearl River. The landscape here is a study in soft greens and muted browns, a rolling tapestry of forests giving way to fields that stretch towards the sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid air, often falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the quiet roads. This is a place where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the sun's arc and the seasons' slow turning, where the very earth seems to exhale a quiet, enduring peace. The history of Philadelphia is intertwined with the fertile soil and the resilient spirit of its people. Once a vital hub for timber and agriculture, its economy still draws strength from the land, with farming and related industries forming the backbone of daily life. Though the grand old lumber mills may be silent now, the echo of their industry lingers, a whisper of former prosperity. Today, Philadelphia is also recognized for its vibrant cultural heritage, a place where traditions are cherished and the community gathers for events that celebrate its unique identity. The local character is one of quiet strength and genuine warmth, a testament to generations who have found their home and built their lives in this corner of Mississippi.

About This Philadelphia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Philadelphia, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.771523, -89.116728. 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 Philadelphia and Neshoba County.

Detailed location data for Philadelphia includes the ZIP code (39350), telephone area code (601), county seat of Neshoba County (Philadelphia), and school district assignment (Philadelphia Public 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 Philadelphia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.