Union Mississippi Map

About Union, Mississippi

Union is a locality in Covington County, Mississippi, United States. Union is located at 31.5024°N, 89.4809°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39365.

Union rests in a quiet pocket of Covington County, where the land begins its gentle, rolling descent toward the Pine Belt's heart. It lies 16.5 miles north-west of Hattiesburg, MS (from Hattiesburg, MS: bearing 317°T), and is situated 6.9 miles north-north-east of Sumrall. The soil, a rich, sandy loam, supports stands of loblolly pine that stretch towards a sky often softened by a hazy, humid light, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of pine needles warmed by the sun. Here, the terrain is not dramatic, but rather a subtle interplay of low ridges and shallow creek beds, where water, when it falls, finds its meandering path through the landscape. The character of Union is one of enduring simplicity, a place where the seasons mark the passage of time with a quiet, almost imperceptible grace. The history of Union is tied to the clearing of these pine forests and the cultivation of the land, a narrative of resilience and self-sufficiency that resonates in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its homes and businesses. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by agriculture – cotton, corn, and timber have long been the lifeblood, their rhythms dictating the pace of life in Union. While modern industries have made inroads, the echoes of a simpler, agrarian past remain, evident in the weathered barns and the quiet pride of those who work the land. The nearby waterways, though small, provide a constant, murmuring presence, reflecting the slow drift of clouds and the occasional flight of a heron, a reminder of nature's persistent hold on this corner of Mississippi.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Union, Mississippi — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.502391, -89.4809. 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 Union and Covington County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (39149), telephone area code (601), county seat of Covington County (Collins), and school district assignment (Union 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 Union is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.