PlainZIP

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
$54,206
Median income
$104,600
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $28,158. Poverty here runs at 17.6%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Housing costs here run $104,600 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $913 a month; 86.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Forrest County, letting you compare 39455 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 39455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lumberton, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39455.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 39455?

45.0

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 79.5%
African American 17.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$28,158

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39455 ranks nationally

Lumberton, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,206 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,198

Total Housing Units

3,125

Occupied Units

1,073

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$104,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Forrest County

39401 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 43,366
39465 standard
Petal, MS
Pop: 21,386
39406 standard
Hattiesburg, MS
Pop: 1,759
39425 standard
Brooklyn, MS
Pop: 1,754

Related Areas

Forrest County Lumberton, MS Mississippi

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.

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