39074 ZIP Code
Forest, Mississippi
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39074 |
| City/Town: | Forest |
| County: | Scott |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,555 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,772 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,099 |
| Median Home Value: | $77,100 |
| Land Area: | 277.4 sq miles
718.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.3860, -89.4673 |
Population Information (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,958 | 50.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,726 | 49.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,219 | 8.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 636 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,081 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 911 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 790 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,902 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,581 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,143 | 8.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 897 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 967 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,668 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 766 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 123 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $77,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $671 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,099 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,954 | 81.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,145 | 18.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,439 | 69.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,515 | 30.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,047 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,225 | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,169 | 12.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,596 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,406 | 26.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 591 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 595 | 6.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 465 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 73.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,555 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,682 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $65,972 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,772 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,702 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,314 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 380 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,010 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,262 | 80.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 639 | 12.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 413 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,316 | 53.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,269 | 38.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 28 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 690 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 381 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 891 | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,175 | 15.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 604 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,463 | 10.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39074 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 335 | 6.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 522 | 10.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 772 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 571 | 11.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 462 | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 829 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 538 | 10.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 621 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 222 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 82 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39074 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,865 | 72.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 789 | 14.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 122 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 79 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 212 | 4.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39074 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 195 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 687 | 12.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,720 | 32.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 102 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 655 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 140 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 27 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 289 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 78 | 1.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 693 | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 314 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 103 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 311 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,738 | 85.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,880 | 50.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,212 | 45.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,817 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39074 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,270 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,131 | 43.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 864 | 17.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 438 | 8.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 546 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39074 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,654 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 78 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 266 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 221 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 19 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 21 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,823 | 29.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39074 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 131 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 298 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,020 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 927 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,151 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,097 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 619 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 220 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 390 | 6.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 246 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39074 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 8 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 484 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,243 | 20.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,441 | 56.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 786 | 12.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 137 | 2.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39074 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,194 | 24.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 813 | 16.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,910 | 58.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 11 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 26 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39074 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 549 | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,687 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,633 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,085 | 21.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39074 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,067 | 31.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 815 | 23.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 638 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 346 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 341 | 9.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 168 | 4.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 47 | 1.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39074 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,150 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $368 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $671 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.94 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,954 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,269 | 45.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 942 | 19.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 638 | 12.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,871 | 37.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,605 | 32.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,843 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.53 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39074 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,095 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,577 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,762 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 222 | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 458 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,516 | 29.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39074 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,820 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 238 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 154 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,226 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 599 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 603 | 21.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,365 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 631 | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,555 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,765 | 20.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 208 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,398 | 50.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,159 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39074 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,057 | 95.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 585 | 4.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 272 | 46.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 313 | 53.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39074 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,428 | 90.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 107 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,256 | 1173.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,256 | 1173.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,256 | 1173.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,228 | 1147.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39074 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,465 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,830 | 86.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,635 | 13.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,607 | 12.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39074 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,954 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,322 | 87.2% | 89.4% |
Forest, MS39074