39401 ZIP Code
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 39401 |
| City/Town: | Hattiesburg |
| County: | Forrest |
| State: | Mississippi |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,755 |
| Median Household Income: | $36,552 |
| Per Capita Income: | $23,368 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,029 |
| Median Home Value: | $115,300 |
| Land Area: | 188.9 sq miles
489.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.2341, -89.2659 |
Population Information (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,755 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,266 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,489 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,964 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,122 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,793 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,249 | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,384 | 12.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,522 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,515 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,551 | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,102 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,212 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,063 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,692 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 586 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $115,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $889 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,029 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,224 | 86.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,805 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,004 | 40.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,220 | 59.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,243 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,014 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,461 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,171 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,506 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,678 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,103 | 16.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,310 | 13.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (39401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $36,552 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $56,141 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,856 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $23,368 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,960 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,352 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,581 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,492 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,228 | 73.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,073 | 21.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,040 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,329 | 41.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 21,957 | 52.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 464 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 171 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 107 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,655 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 749 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,095 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 542 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 219 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 268 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (39401 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,545 | 9.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,716 | 10.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,949 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,155 | 12.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,945 | 11.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,942 | 17.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,925 | 11.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,139 | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 373 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 535 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (39401 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,746 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,242 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 125 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 314 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,023 | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 464 | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (39401 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 175 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,029 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,014 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 267 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,736 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 508 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 311 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 651 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,762 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,925 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,269 | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 865 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 840 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 32.6% | 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 (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,068 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,950 | 55.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,421 | 41.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,210 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (39401 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,108 | 76.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,880 | 22.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,659 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,290 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 578 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,967 | 23.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (39401 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,250 | 51.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 210 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 769 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,577 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,919 | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,827 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,739 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,694 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 44 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (39401 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,108 | 10.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,817 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,853 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,314 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,094 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,612 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,855 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,485 | 7.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,848 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (39401 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 426 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,434 | 17.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,746 | 28.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,693 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,432 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 298 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (39401 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,432 | 25.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 671 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,845 | 68.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 62 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 167 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (39401 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,856 | 10.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,469 | 43.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,129 | 29.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,770 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (39401 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,201 | 17.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,851 | 26.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,423 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,007 | 14.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 820 | 11.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 582 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 78 | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 42 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (39401 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,056 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $889 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.22 | 2.38 |
Households (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,224 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,701 | 27.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,667 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,189 | 30.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,564 | 38.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,726 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,681 | 21.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (39401 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,273 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,495 | 52.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,938 | 30.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 688 | 4.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,802 | 11.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,554 | 52.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (39401 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,392 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,064 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 368 | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,060 | 30.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,829 | 13.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,071 | 45.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,340 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,937 | 6.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,278 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,320 | 20.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 686 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,018 | 60.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,616 | 31.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (39401 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,942 | 78.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,320 | 19.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,633 | 43.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,521 | 54.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,207 | 26.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 166 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (39401 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,620 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 440 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,135 | 258.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,135 | 258.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,135 | 258.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 133 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 6.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 160 | 36.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 427 | 97.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 48 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (39401 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,791 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,401 | 96.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,390 | 3.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 699 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 231 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 375 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 85 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (39401 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,224 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,695 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Hattiesburg, MS39401