Benson, Mississippi
Benson: a city in Jones County, Mississippi.
About
Benson is a city located in the county of Jones in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Benson
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Jones County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5485,-89.2190 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 02:25:59 (7th November 2026) |
| Weather | 49℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Benson is located at 31°32'55"N 89°13'8"W (31.5485000, -89.2189500).
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Weather
49°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph N
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Benson, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175883 | Jones County Junior College | Ellisville (MS) | 39437 |
| 176062 | Mississippi College of Beauty Culture | Laurel (MS) | 39440 |
| 176336 | Southeastern Baptist College | Laurel (MS) | 39440-9989 |
| 383950 | Antonelli College-Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401 |
| 438674 | The Academy of Hair Design Six | Hattiesburg (MS) | 39401-7569 |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Benson, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| HBI | Hattiesburg, MS | 7297 US Highway 49 | BUS |
| HBG | Hattiesburg station | 308 Newman St. | RAIL |
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| BRH | Brookhaven | East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Benson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ellisvill Post Office | Ellisville (MS) | 39437 |
| Mosell Post Office | Moselle (MS) | 39459 |
| Eastabuch Post Office | Eastabuchie (MS) | 39436 |
| Choctaw Post Office | Laurel (MS) | 39440 |
| Laurel Post Office | Laurel (MS) | 39440 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Benson, Arizona city in Arizona. with a population of 4,890 people.
- Benson, North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States. with a population of 4,024 people.
Other cities in Jones County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jones County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel | 18,197 | City in Mississippi, United States of America |