Forrest County, MS ZIP Codes
8 ZIP codes cover all or part of Forrest County, Mississippi: 39402, 39401, 39465, 39475, 39577, 39455, 39406 and 39425. The Census Bureau counts 78,272 residents in the county, with a median household income of $53,640 and a median home value of $168,000. Median household income ranges from $41,127 in 39401 to $75,220 in 39402. Its largest communities include Hattiesburg, Petal, Glendale, Runnelstown and Eastabuchie.
Forrest County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 78,272 |
| Households | 30,127 |
| Median household income | $53,640 |
| Median home value | $168,000 |
| Median age | 32 |
| Median rent | $972 |
All 8 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 146,580 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 56,822 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $41,127 (39401) to $75,220 (39402) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $60,338 |
| Homeowners | 62.4% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 101 routes, 63,420 homes (7 of 8 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Forrest County: 39402 ($75,220)
- Most residents: 39402 (44,620 people)
- Highest homeownership: 39425 (88.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 39425 (47.2% of households)
- Most new movers: 39406 (23.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 39406 (20.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 39402 ($253,900)
Every ZIP code in Forrest County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39402 | Hattiesburg | 44,620 | 17,658 | $75,220 | $253,900 | 60.4% | 34.0% | 16.5% | 30 | 21,089 | 42% of its land |
| 39401 | Hattiesburg | 42,531 | 17,826 | $41,127 | $134,300 | 43.6% | 27.9% | 18.9% | 28 | 21,427 | 95% of its land |
| 39465 | Petal | 22,882 | 7,995 | $74,035 | $185,700 | 77.3% | 39.8% | 7.6% | 15 | 10,226 | 76% of its land |
| 39475 | Purvis | 14,530 | 5,686 | $63,887 | $192,200 | 81.1% | 40.5% | 8.9% | 9 | 5,723 | 17% of its land |
| 39577 | Wiggins | 10,224 | 3,901 | $50,938 | $115,300 | 76.1% | 32.7% | 9.1% | 8 | 4,520 | 17% of its land |
| 39455 | Lumberton | 7,937 | 3,125 | $54,206 | $104,600 | 86.9% | 37.5% | 6.8% | 9 | 4,575 | 11% of its land |
| 39406 | Hattiesburg | 1,935 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 23.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 39425 | Brooklyn | 1,921 | 631 | $69,525 | $224,800 | 88.3% | 47.2% | 6.1% | 2 | 784 | 21% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Forrest County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Hattiesburg — 48,619 residents · 3 ZIP codes
- Petal — 11,294 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Glendale — 1,257 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Runnelstown — 325 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Eastabuchie — 82 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Forrest County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Forrest County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Forrest County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Forrest County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Forrest County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Forrest County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Forrest County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Forrest County — 8 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Forrest County, MS?
- 39402, 39401, 39465, 39475, 39577, 39455, 39406 and 39425. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Forrest County?
- 78,272 residents in 30,127 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Forrest County?
- $53,640 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $41,127 (39401) to $75,220 (39402).
- Which Forrest County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 39402, at $75,220, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Forrest County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Forrest County?
- For the 7 of 8 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 101 carrier routes reaching 63,420 residential and 4,941 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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