State Line Mississippi Map

About State Line, Mississippi

State Line is a locality in Greene County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,016. The population density is 77.2 people per km². State Line is located at 31.4363°N, 88.4745°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39362.

State Line resides in a landscape where the piney woods of South Mississippi begin to unfurl, a gentle rolling terrain giving way to a more open, agricultural feel. It lies 48.7 miles east of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 81°T), and is situated 20.0 miles north-north-east of Leakesville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the distinct scent of sun-baked earth and the resinous whisper of the surrounding pine forests, a fragrance that clings to the skin and the memory. Fields, often carpeted with the muted greens of pasture or the pale gold of harvested crops, stretch out under a sky that can shift from the pale, washed-out blue of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a coming storm. The land itself, a sandy loam, encourages hardy growth, and the scattered live oaks, draped with Spanish moss, offer pockets of deep, cool shade against the persistent Southern sun. The history of State Line is as much about connection as it is about division, a settlement that grew along a significant boundary, fostering a unique blend of influences. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the land, with agriculture, particularly timber and cattle ranching, forming the bedrock of its existence. You can still see the vestiges of older ways in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the older homes, places that speak of resilience and a deep-rooted connection to the soil. While not a place of grand monuments, State Line holds a quiet distinctiveness, a rhythm of life that moves at its own pace, marked by the turning of seasons and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This State Line Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of State Line, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.436279, -88.474466. 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 State Line and Greene County.

Detailed location data for State Line includes the ZIP code (39362), telephone area code (601), county seat of Greene County (Leakesville), and school district assignment (Wayne 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 State Line is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.