Sharon Mississippi Map

About Sharon, Mississippi

Sharon is a locality in Jones County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,910. The population density is 100.2 people per km². Sharon is located at 31.7896°N, 89.0987°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39443.

Sharon rests in a landscape of gentle slopes and dense pine forests, where the air carries the clean, resinous scent of the woods. It lies 33.9 miles north-north-east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 19°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-north-east of Laurel. Sunlight filters through the towering trees, casting shifting patterns on the red-clay earth, a deep, earthy hue that seems to absorb the very essence of the Southern sky. The small cluster of buildings that comprise Sharon feels organic to this terrain, as if they grew from the soil itself, offering a quiet, unpretentious welcome to those who find their way here. A palpable stillness often settles over the place, broken only by the distant hum of cicadas in the summer or the rustle of dry leaves in the autumn wind. Historically, Sharon's roots are entwined with the agricultural pulse of Jones County, its economy once largely sustained by the cultivation of cotton and timber. The echoes of this past linger in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the older homes, each bearing the marks of generations who worked this land. While the landscape still holds the quiet beauty of its natural surroundings, the economic character of Sharon has evolved, with a more diversified approach to livelihoods now common. A distinctive feature of this locality is its connection to the wider Mississippi story, a place where the enduring spirit of the South is quietly expressed through the lives and traditions of its residents, a subtle resilience that feels as deep and steady as the ancient pines.

About This Sharon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sharon, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.789603, -89.098667. 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 Sharon and Jones County.

Detailed location data for Sharon includes the ZIP code (39046), telephone area code (601, 769), county seat of Jones County (Ellisville), and school district assignment (Jones 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 Sharon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.