Forest, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39074
Scott County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,896
- 21/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Forest pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 21
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39074 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39074 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Forest, Scott County, Mississippi, home to 14,896 residents across 706.0 square miles, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39074 reports a modest median household income of $46,030 (12% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,866. The poverty rate is 27.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,200 (20% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $848; owner occupancy is 68.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Scott County, so 39074 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 39074
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Forest, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39074.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Finance and insurance 20
Finance and insurance
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 20
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39074, Forest, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,896
Population
706.0
Area (sq mi)
21
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39074?
33.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
7.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,030
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$23,866
Per Capita Income
27.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39074 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Forest, MS household income vs. every Mississippi ZIP code
Median household income among 377 reporting Mississippi ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,030 40th percentile higher than 40% of 377 Mississippi ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Mississippi ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,142housing units
6,142
Total Housing Units
5,045
Occupied Units
1,097
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$848
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+20.2%
YoY Change (2022)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39074 have increased 20.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -8.3% | 132 |
| 2019 | +9.5% | 144 |
| 2020 | -5.7% | 136 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 151 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 181 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 273 business establishments in ZIP 39074, employing approximately 5,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $208,920,000.
273
Businesses
5,090
Employees
$208.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 66 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.3% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Information | 6 | 2.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 1.8% |
| Utilities | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 39074 vs 39092 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39092 | Lake, MS | 2,934 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39074, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,896 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 39074 in?
ZIP code 39074 (Forest) is located in Scott County, Mississippi. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39074?
ZIP code 39074 in Forest, MS has a population of 14,896 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39074?
The median household income in ZIP 39074 is $46,030, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39074?
The median home value in ZIP 39074 is $107,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39074?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39074 is White at 41.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39074?
ZIP code 39074 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 5,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39074?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39074 are: Retail trade (66), Other services (except public administration) (33), Accommodation and food services (30). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39074?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39074 increased by 20.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39074?
In ZIP code 39074, 47.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39074?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39074 is 21.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39074?
In ZIP code 39074, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39074?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39074 is 27.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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