39402 ZIP Code — Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest County, Mississippi
ZIP code 39402 is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, within Forrest County. It covers approximately 93.23 square miles and serves a population of 44,020 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 601/769.
About ZIP code 39402
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
The gap between median ($68,157) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
44,020
population
93.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
39402 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 39402
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 39402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
39406 Hattiesburg (4.6 mi)
39407 Hattiesburg (7.3 mi)
39482 Sumrall (9.8 mi)
39401 Hattiesburg (11 mi)
39459 Moselle (12.5 mi)
39475 Purvis (13.4 mi)
39465 Petal (13.5 mi)
39479 Seminary (13.8 mi)
39437 Ellisville (17.7 mi)
39421 Bassfield (19.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,020 |
| Population density | 472 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 28 |
| County FIPS | 035 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 93.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.3451 |
| Longitude | -89.4127 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 601/769 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 52.3% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 27.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 16.2% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
Demographics & statistics
44,020
Population
472
People per sq mi
35.9
Median age
$68,157
Median household income
$42,981
Per capita income
$236,100
Median home value
$1,126
Median monthly rent
59.2%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
11,634
Housing units
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,251
Under 5
1,551
1,351
5–9
1,677
1,180
10–14
1,465
1,234
15–19
1,531
1,824
20–24
2,264
2,688
25–34
3,335
2,663
35–44
3,303
2,239
45–54
2,777
995
55–59
1,234
1,017
60–64
1,261
1,870
65–74
2,320
1,072
75–84
1,329
263
85+
326
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,134 | 23.0% |
| 18 and over | 33,886 | 77.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,180 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
61.3%
Black or African American
29.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Asian
1.5%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,726 | 61.3% |
| Black or African American | 13,188 | 29.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,848 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,174 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 664 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 469 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 125 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.2% | 52.3% | 52.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.0% | 27.1% | 28.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.8% | 16.2% | 15.3% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% |
Under $10k
8.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
15.7%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
10.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 10.5% |
| Median income | $68,157 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
6.7%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
16.0%
$200k–$300k
31.0%
$300k–$500k
25.0%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,126 |
| Owner occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter occupied | 40.8% |
| Vacant | 7.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.2% |
| Electricity | 78.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,824 | 51.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,053 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,285 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,088 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,975 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,413 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.4% | 30.7% |
| Married | 57.1% | 48.1% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.4%
HS graduate
20.6%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
8.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 408 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 541 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,201 | 36.4% |
| High school | 2,342 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 4,063 | 35.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Retail trade
10.4%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Professional & management
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.7%
Construction
4.5%
Public administration
3.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.7% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.1% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 2.9% |
| Other means | 4.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.6 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
26.2%
18 and over
14.6%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
43.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.1% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.2% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 62.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,446 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 12.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.6% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,218 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 927 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 575 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 62 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 227 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,549 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 41,750 | 94.8% |
| Born in different state | 28,068 | 63.8% |
| Foreign born | 799 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,471 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 607 | 41.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,315 | 12.1% |
| Italian | 4,887 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 4,820 | 10.9% |
| English | 224 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 176 | 0.4% |
| German | 148 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 116 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 75 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.2% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 39402
What city is ZIP code 39402 in?
ZIP code 39402 is primarily assigned to Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
What county is ZIP code 39402 in?
ZIP code 39402 falls within Lamar County, Mississippi.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39402?
17% of residents in ZIP code 39402 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 39402?
ZIP code 39402 has an estimated population of 44,020 residents, with a density of 472 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 39402?
The median household income in ZIP code 39402 is $68,157, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39402?
The median home value in ZIP code 39402 is $236,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 39402 in?
ZIP code 39402 observes the CST timezone.