Forrest County, MS ZIP Codes
Mississippi (MS) · 8 ZIP codes · 3 cities
8
ZIP codes
77,875
population (2021)
+3.9%
pop change since 2010
28035
FIPS code
Forrest County ZIP code map
About Forrest County
Forrest County is located in Mississippi and contains 8 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 77,875 as of 2021,
an increase of
3.9% from 74,934 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Forrest County is 28035.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 77,875 |
| 2010 population | 74,934 |
| Change | +3.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Mississippi |
| FIPS code | 28035 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Forrest County
ZIP codes for Forrest County, MS (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39401 | Hattiesburg | Forrest | View map |
| 39402 | Hattiesburg | Forrest | View map |
| 39403 | Hattiesburg | Forrest | View map |
| 39404 | Hattiesburg | Forrest | View map |
| 39406 | Hattiesburg | Forrest | View map |
| 39407 | Hattiesburg | Forrest | View map |
| 39425 | Brooklyn | Forrest | View map |
| 39465 | Petal | Forrest | View map |
Demographics & statistics
67,302
Population
33.2
Median age
$48,330
Median household income
$27,017
Per capita income
$159,433
Median home value
$851
Median monthly rent
70.5%
Home ownership
19.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
Unemployment
17,932
Housing units
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,285
Under 5
2,197
1,919
5–9
1,844
2,490
10–14
2,394
2,488
15–19
2,392
3,822
20–24
3,674
5,234
25–34
5,031
4,169
35–44
4,008
3,447
45–54
3,314
1,887
55–59
1,813
1,925
60–64
1,851
2,589
65–74
2,488
1,518
75–84
1,459
543
85+
521
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,730 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 51,572 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 9,118 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.5%
Black or African American
36%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,311 | 57.5% |
| Black or African American | 24,571 | 36% |
| Two or more races | 2,298 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,039 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 607 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 263 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 171 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 81 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
14.2%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
9.3%
$50k–$75k
22.1%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
3.7%
$200k+
7.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.7% |
| $200k+ | 7.7% |
| Median income | $48,330 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
17.5%
$50k–$100k
18.0%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
13.1%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $159,433 |
| Median rent / month | $851 |
| Owner occupied | 70.5% |
| Renter occupied | 29.5% |
| Vacant | 14.0% |
| Single-family detached | 67.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 16.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% |
| 3 or more | 29.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 19.0% |
| Electricity | 71.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,717 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,234 | 3.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,324 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,885 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 8,096 | 33.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,219 | 26.0% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.3% | 31.7% |
| Married | 45.7% | 45.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.3%
HS graduate
26.5%
Some college, no degree
27.9%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
11.8%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,371 | 5.7% |
| Kindergarten | 663 | 2.7% |
| Elementary school | 6,970 | 43.8% |
| High school | 3,220 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 7,213 | 24.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Retail trade
14.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.5%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Professional & management
7.8%
Construction
7.2%
Public administration
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.7%
Finance & real estate
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.5% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 24.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.3% |
| Government | 19.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 7.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
19.3%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
18.4%
Married-couple families
9.4%
Female-led households
27.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.9% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 11.5% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 53.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,644 | 11.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% |
| 18–64 years | 18.8% |
| 65 and over | 46.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62,820 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 783 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 498 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 235 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 65,625 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 64,944 | 97.2% |
| Born in different state | 49,847 | 74.7% |
| Foreign born | 681 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,677 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 535 | 54.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,834 | 14.6% |
| Italian | 5,469 | 8.1% |
| French | 5,035 | 7.5% |
| English | 235 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 161 | 0.2% |
| German | 51 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 39 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.2% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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