% of Population on Food Stamps or SNAP (Last 12 Months), by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Mississippi

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The Mississippi Delta region along the western edge of the state exhibits some of the highest SNAP participation rates, with numerous zip codes reaching 35–50%, consistent with the area's persistent poverty and limited economic opportunity. A notable contrast exists between the Delta and the southern coastal zip codes near Biloxi-Gulfport, which generally display lower participation rates in the 5–15% range. Central Mississippi around the Jackson metropolitan area presents a patchwork pattern, with high-participation urban zip codes adjacent to lower-rate suburban areas, reflecting sharp socioeconomic divides within a relatively compact geography.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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