Raleigh Mississippi Map

About Raleigh, Mississippi

Raleigh is a locality in Smith County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,094. The population density is 82.9 people per km². Raleigh is located at 32.0335°N, 89.5223°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Raleigh is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 39153.

Raleigh occupies a quiet expanse of the pine-belt interior, where the land unfolds in a series of wooded ridges and deep, verdant hollows. It lies 31.8 miles east-southeast of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 121°T), and is situated 16.6 miles northeast of Magee. The horizon is defined by the modest elevation of Flat Rock Hill, a weathered rise that breaks the monotony of the dense timberland surrounding the area. A mile to the east, Beaver Creek carves a narrow, serpentine path through the earth, its dark waters feeding the moisture that sustains the thick stands of loblolly and longleaf pine. The ambient light here possesses a distinct, syrupy quality during the late afternoon, casting elongated shadows that stretch across the red clay soil and tangle in the heavy, humid air of the nearby Bienville National Forest.

Raleigh serves as an administrative anchor for the surrounding timber and agricultural lands, maintaining a legacy built upon the quiet extraction and management of the region’s natural wealth. The economy remains tethered to the rhythm of the woods and the harvest, with the daily movement of heavy trucks echoing the industry that has sustained generations. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the recreational trails of the Bienville National Forest offer a respite for those who seek the stillness of the deep woods, while the tranquil surface of Shongelo Lake provides a gathering point for the local community. Life in Raleigh moves with a deliberate, unforced cadence, shaped by the cyclical demands of the seasons and the enduring presence of the surrounding pines.

About This Raleigh Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raleigh, Mississippi. Coordinates: 32.033488, -89.522291. 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 Raleigh includes the ZIP code (39153), telephone area code (601), county seat of Smith County (Raleigh), and school district assignment (Smith County 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.