Houston, Mississippi
Houston: town in Mississippi.
About
Houston is a town located in the county of Lauderdale in the U.S. state of Mississippi.
Quick Facts about Houston
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Mississippi (United States) |
| County | Lauderdale County |
| Postal code | 38851 |
| Phone Area Codes | 662 |
| Area | 19.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.4126,-88.7000 |
| Altitude | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Capital city | Houston is capital of Chickasaw County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 13:11:45 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 74℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Houston is located at 32°24'46"N 88°42'0"W (32.4126400, -88.7000400).
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastPeople born in Houston (6)
People born in Houston, including politician David R. Bowen, basketball player Terry Catledge, football, basketball, and baseball coach James W. St. Clair, .
More notable people
- Chris Jones (American football defensive end) he was born in 03/07/1994
- Rosa Lee Tucker (American librarian) she was born in 01/09/1866
- Ricky Love (American basketball player)
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Houston, MS. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175935 | Meridian Community College | Meridian (MS) | 39307-5801 |
| 175643 | East Central Community College | Decatur (MS) | 39327-0129 |
| 175652 | East Mississippi Community College | Scooba (MS) | 39358-0158 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Houston, MS. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI | Union Station | 1901 Front Street | RAIL |
| LAU | Laurel station | 230 North Maple Street | RAIL |
| THM | Thomasville, AL | 34390 US Highway 43 | BUS |
| GVH | Grove Hill, AL | 430 South Jackson Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Houston.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Post Office | Meridian (MS) | 39305 |
| Marion Post Office | Marion (MS) | 39342 |
| Meridian Post Office | Meridian (MS) | 39301 |
| West Meridian Post Office | Meridian (MS) | 39307 |
| Bailey Post Office | Bailey (MS) | 39320 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Houston, Texas The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. with a population of 2,316,120 people.
- Houston, Mississippi town in Mississippi. with a population of 3,375 people.
- Houston, Alaska city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. with a population of 2,462 people.
- Houston, Missouri city in Missouri, United States. with a population of 2,085 people.
- Houston, Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States. with a population of 1,233 people.
Other cities in Lauderdale County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lauderdale County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian | 36,011 | City in and the county seat of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States |
| Marion | 1,482 | Suburb town of Meridian, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi |
| Nellieburg | 1,414 | Census designated place |