Union Mississippi Map

About Union, Mississippi

Union is a locality in Newton County, Mississippi, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,090. The population density is 258.0 people per km². Union is located at 32.5715°N, 89.1214°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39365.

Union, Mississippi, is a place where the land breathes with a quiet resilience, its gentle slopes and rolling hills a verdant expanse under the vast Southern sky. It lies 28.3 miles west-north-west of Meridian, MS (from Meridian, MS: bearing 301°T), and is situated 9.2 miles north of Decatur. Cypress and pine trees stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sun that casts a warm, golden light, particularly in the late afternoon when shadows begin to lengthen and the air grows soft. The terrain is characterized by the fertile soils of the Pine Belt, a landscape shaped by countless seasons of sun and rain, where the earth itself seems to hold a deep, unspoken wisdom. It is a place where the natural world asserts its presence not with dramatic pronouncements, but with a steady, enduring grace, inviting contemplation and a slowing of the hurried pulse of modern life. The history of Union is intertwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Newton County, a legacy evident in the scattered remnants of past endeavors and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, cotton and timber have been central to the local economy, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life here. While the landscape continues to nurture these traditions, the economy has diversified, finding new expressions in small businesses and a growing appreciation for the area's natural beauty. There are no grand monuments or bustling avenues in Union, but rather a collection of unassuming structures that tell the story of a community built on hard work and enduring character, a place where the past whispers in the rustling leaves and the present unfolds with a gentle, unhurried cadence.

About This Union Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Union, Mississippi with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Newton County.

Detailed location data for Union includes the ZIP code (39149), telephone area code (601), county seat of Newton County (Decatur), 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.