Union Mississippi Map

About Union, Mississippi

Union is a locality in Smith County, Mississippi, United States. Union is located at 31.9835°N, 89.5209°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 39365.

Union rests in a landscape of rolling hills, where stands of loblolly pine and sweetgum trees form a dense, green canopy that softens the sharp edges of the terrain. It lies 33.8 miles south-east of Brandon, MS (from Brandon, MS: bearing 126°T), and is situated 3.5 miles south of Raleigh. The air here, especially after a summer shower, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a fragrance that clings to the humid air. Fields of soybeans and corn, stitched together by the occasional dirt road, stretch out between the stands of timber, their emerald and gold hues a testament to the region's agricultural heart. The light at dusk often takes on a hazy, golden quality, filtering through the trees and casting long, dancing shadows across the quiet roads that lead into and out of Union. The history of Union is rooted in the fertile land and the quiet persistence of its people. Originally settled by those drawn to the rich soil for farming, the local economy has long been tied to agriculture, with cotton and timber playing significant roles in its past. The slow, steady rhythm of life here is still influenced by the seasons, the planting and the harvest. While the larger agricultural operations have evolved, the spirit of self-reliance and neighborly connection remains a defining characteristic of Union. A quiet pride can be felt in the well-kept yards and the community gatherings that punctuate the year, a continuity of tradition in a landscape that has seen generations come and go.

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: 31.98349, -89.520902. 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 Smith County.

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