PlainZIP

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
$41,127
Median income
$134,300
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,416. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $134,300 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $948 per month, and 43.6% of occupied units 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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Forrest County, so you can benchmark 39401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 39401?

30.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 41.0%
African American 51.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

20,386

Total Housing Units

17,826

Occupied Units

2,560

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.6%
Renter 56.4%

$134,300

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39406 Hattiesburg, MS 1,759 7.7 mi
39465 Petal, MS 21,386 9.3 mi
39475 Purvis, MS 12,225 10.4 mi
39402 Hattiesburg, MS 37,492 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Forrest County

39465 standard
Petal, MS
Pop: 21,386
39455 standard
Lumberton, MS
Pop: 9,721
39406 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 1,759
39425 standard
Brooklyn, MS
Pop: 1,754

Related Areas

Forrest County Hattiesburg, MS Mississippi

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.