| City: | Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Southern Ms |
| County: | Forrest County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:15:09 PM |
| Population: | 2,674 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 601 / 769 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 31.3286, -89.3367 |
| Land Area: | 0.34 sq mi |
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The University of Southern Mississippi, a public research university founded in 1910, operates under dedicated ZIP code 39406 in Hattiesburg, Forrest County. Known locally as Southern Miss, the institution holds R1 research designation and maintains dual campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach on the Gulf Coast. The Hattiesburg campus spans 300 acres with over 180 buildings in a pedestrian-friendly environment. This unique postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 2,674 residents within this ZIP code, with a median age of 19.7 years confirming the student-dominated population. Nearly all residents (98%) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with campus dormitory housing. The high concentration of renter-occupied housing (13 of 14 units) reflects the transient nature of student populations. ACS data shows 40% of workers employed in the Educational/Healthcare industry, aligning with the university's role as a major regional employer.
| Population: | 2,674 |
| Median Age: | 19.7 |
| Housing Units: | 14 |
| Establishments: | 7 |
| Employment: | 180 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 39406 has 2,674 residents and 14 households (average 3.29 persons per household). The median age is 19.7 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.5% male and 58.5% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (45.3%, much higher than the state average of 36.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (43.6%, much lower than the state average of 56.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,674Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,935Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7,864.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 14.33Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,405 | 2,124 | 2,072 | 2,114 | 2,069 | 2,001 | 1,943 | 1,971 | 1,849 | 1,727 | 1,671 | 2,124 | 1,902 | 1,935 |
| Decennial Census | 1,759 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,674 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.7
Male Median Age: 19.7
Female Median Age: 19.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 1 | 1 | 681 | 410 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 0 | 925 | 602 | 3 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1,606 | 1,012 | 12 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 1,165 | 41.86% |
| Black: | 1,212 | 43.55% |
| Hispanic:* | 123 | 4.42% |
| Asian: | 72 | 2.59% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 205 | 7.37% |
| Total: | 2,783 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,111 | 41.55% | 19.7 years |
| Females: | 1,563 | 58.45% | 19.8 years |
| Total: | 2,674 | 100% | 19.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,782 | 92.09% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 17 | 0.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19 | 0.98% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 117 | 7.03% |
| Total Population: | 1,935 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,799 | 92.97% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 136 | 7.03% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $6,518 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,518 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.8%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (38.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $8,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,518 |
| Median Female Income | $10,096 | $12,500 | $11,250 | $18,000 | $18,207 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,595 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 964 | 49.82% |
| Unemployed: | 117 | 6.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 854 | 44.13% |
| Total: | 1,935 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 189 | 19.61% |
| Service: | 373 | 38.69% |
| Sales and Office: | 269 | 27.90% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 2.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 111 | 11.51% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 964 | 100% |
In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 16.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,500 | 74.52% |
| Public Insurance: | 327 | 16.24% |
| No Insurance: | 186 | 9.24% |
| Total: | 2,013 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,827 | 90.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,935 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,935 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 39406 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 232 people with an annual payroll of $6,948,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,572,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,948,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 232Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 39406 is located in Forrest County, Mississippi, within the Hattiesburg, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25620) and Mississippi's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 142,842 people, about 1.87% of whom live in ZIP Code 39406. It covers 0.34 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hattiesburg, MSSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 142,842Source: Census |
| MSA: | Hattiesburg, MS MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.34 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 8044.48 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2831020Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hattiesburg city; MississippiSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 39406 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.