ZIP Code 39406

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Hattiesburg · Forrest County · Mississippi

Population
1,759

2,480/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
100.0%

Median age 20.2

Land area
0.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 39406 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi has a population of 1,759. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 39406 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi. The area is home to 1,759 residents, producing a population density of 2,480 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 39406 against Mississippi and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 39406 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,653. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 39406 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Forrest County, so you can benchmark 39406 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39406, Hattiesburg, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,759

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

2,480

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39406?

20.2

Median Age

31.1%

Male

68.9%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 50.2%
African American 39.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$4,653

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 100.0%

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 39406, employing approximately 232 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,948,000.

7

Businesses

232

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 Code City Population Distance
39402 Hattiesburg, MS 37,492 4.6 mi
39401 Hattiesburg, MS 43,366 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Forrest County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39406 in?
ZIP code 39406 (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 39406?
ZIP code 39406 in Hattiesburg, MS has a population of 1,759 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39406?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39406 is White at 50.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39406?
ZIP code 39406 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 232 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39406?
In ZIP code 39406, 100.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Hattiesburg, MS

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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