Hattiesburg, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39402
Lamar County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,492
- 165/sq mi High-density area
- $75,220
- Median income Near-median income area
- $253,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hattiesburg pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 45%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 42%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 165
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39402 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 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.3 in 2023 to 202.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 39402 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hattiesburg, Lamar County, Mississippi, with 37,492 residents across 227.6 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39402 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,220 (43% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,895. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $253,900 (89% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while 60.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,173.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Lamar County, so 39402 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 39402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hattiesburg, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39402.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
299 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
153 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 111
Other services (except public administration)
111 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 39402, 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
37,492
Population
227.6
Area (sq mi)
165
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39402?
35.7
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
3.7%
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?
$75,220
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$45,895
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39402 ranks nationally
Hattiesburg, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,220 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,956housing units
18,956
Total Housing Units
17,658
Occupied Units
1,298
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$253,900
Median Home Value
+89% vs state ZIP avg
$1,173
Median Rent
1995
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
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39402 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.2% | 144 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 159 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 182 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 189 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 202 |
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 1,388 business establishments in ZIP 39402, employing approximately 21,038 people with a combined annual payroll of $940,575,000.
1,388
Businesses
21,038
Employees
$940.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 299 | 21.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 206 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 153 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 130 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 111 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 79 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 71 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 67 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 1.9% |
| Information | 25 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 11 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 39402 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
- 39406 1,759
Hattiesburg (39406)
1,759 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39402 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39402, 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 (37,492 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 39402 in?
ZIP code 39402 (Hattiesburg) is located in Lamar County, Mississippi. Lamar County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lamar-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39402?
ZIP code 39402 in Hattiesburg, MS has a population of 37,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39402?
The median household income in ZIP 39402 is $75,220, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39402?
The median home value in ZIP 39402 is $253,900, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39402 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39402?
ZIP code 39402 has 1,388 business establishments employing approximately 21,038 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39402 are: Retail trade (299), Health care and social assistance (206), Accommodation and food services (153). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39402?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39402 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 39402?
In ZIP code 39402, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.4% 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 39402?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39402 is 24.4 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 39402?
In ZIP code 39402, approximately 60.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39402 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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