Hattiesburg, MS — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 39401 serves a portion of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, within Forrest County. This community is home to approximately 57,657 residents, with a median age of 42.6 years. The median household income of $33,911 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $125,470 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 55% owner-occupied and 45% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Hattiesburg is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 40% and an unemployment rate of 4.4%, 39401 reflects the economic character of Forrest County in Mississippi.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 57,657 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 1,081 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $33,911 | ↓ 50% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $125,470 | ↓ 58% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ↑ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 23.7% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 40% | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.6 yrs | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 25,945 | — |