Hattiesburg, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39401
Forrest County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,366
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,127
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hattiesburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 39401 (Hattiesburg, MS) rose +14.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.2 in 2023 to 224.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, with 43,366 residents across 496.7 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39401 reports a modest median household income of $41,127 (22% below the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,416. The poverty rate is 31.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $134,300 (0% below the average Mississippi ZIP) and median rent is $948; 43.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Forrest County, so 39401 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 39401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hattiesburg, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
189 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
114 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 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 39401, Hattiesburg, 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
43,366
Population
496.7
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39401?
30.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
2.8%
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?
$41,127
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$26,416
Per Capita Income
31.1%
Poverty Rate
9.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39401 ranks nationally
Hattiesburg, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$41,127 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
20,386housing units
20,386
Total Housing Units
17,826
Occupied Units
2,560
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,300
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1982
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
+14.3%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39401 have increased 14.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 154 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 166 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 198 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 196 |
| 2024 | +14.3% | 224 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 985 business establishments in ZIP 39401, employing approximately 18,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $991,549,000.
985
Businesses
18,242
Employees
$991.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 189 | 19.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 114 | 11.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 87 | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 68 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 53 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 45 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 4.0% |
| Information | 16 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
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 39401 vs 39406 →
ZIP 39401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39401
Hattiesburg (39401)
43,366 residents
- 39402
Hattiesburg (39402)
37,492 residents
- 39465
Petal (39465)
21,386 residents
- 39475 12,225
Purvis (39475)
12,225 residents
- 39406 1,759
Hattiesburg (39406)
1,759 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 39401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 39402
Hattiesburg (39402)
$75,220 median income
- 39465
Petal (39465)
$74,035 median income
- 39475
Purvis (39475)
$63,887 median income
- 39401
Hattiesburg (39401)
$41,127 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 39401 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39401, 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 (43,366 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 39401 in?
ZIP code 39401 (Hattiesburg) is located in Forrest County, Mississippi. Forrest County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/forrest-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39401?
ZIP code 39401 in Hattiesburg, MS has a population of 43,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39401?
The median household income in ZIP 39401 is $41,127, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39401?
The median home value in ZIP 39401 is $134,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39401 is African American at 51.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39401?
ZIP code 39401 has 985 business establishments employing approximately 18,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39401 are: Retail trade (189), Health care and social assistance (116), Accommodation and food services (114). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39401 increased by 14.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 39401?
In ZIP code 39401, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 39401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39401 is 18.7 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 39401?
In ZIP code 39401, approximately 43.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39401 is 31.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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