Lumberton, MS · standard
ZIP Code 39455
Forrest County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,721
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $54,206
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lumberton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39455 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 39455 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lumberton, Forrest County, Mississippi, home to 9,721 residents across 917.1 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 39455 reports a modest median household income of $54,206 (3% above the average Mississippi ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,158. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,600 (22% below the average Mississippi ZIP), and median rent is $913; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Forrest County, so 39455 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 39455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lumberton, MS
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39455.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
6 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 39455, Lumberton, 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
9,721
Population
917.1
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 39455?
45.0
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$54,206
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$28,158
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 39455 ranks among Mississippi ZIPs
Lumberton, 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)
$54,206 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
4,198housing units
4,198
Total Housing Units
3,125
Occupied Units
1,073
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,600
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$913
Median Rent
1993
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 39455 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.7% | 166 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 178 |
| 2022 | +22.2% | 217 |
| 2023 | +10.7% | 240 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 242 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 39455, employing approximately 748 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,979,000.
94
Businesses
748
Employees
$40.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 8 | 8.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 6.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.3% |
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 39455 vs 39475 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39475 | Purvis, MS | 12,225 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 39455, 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 (9,721 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 39455 in?
ZIP code 39455 (Lumberton) 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 39455?
ZIP code 39455 in Lumberton, MS has a population of 9,721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39455?
The median household income in ZIP 39455 is $54,206, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39455?
The median home value in ZIP 39455 is $104,600, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39455?
The largest racial group in ZIP 39455 is White at 79.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39455?
ZIP code 39455 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 748 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39455?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39455 are: Retail trade (15), Transportation and warehousing (11), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39455?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39455 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 39455?
In ZIP code 39455, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 39455?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39455 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39455?
In ZIP code 39455, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39455?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39455 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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