Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi (ZIP 39401) is $948/month (±$30), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $134,300 (±$13,151), and the median household income is $41,127/year. The unemployment rate in Forrest County, Mississippi was 3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 39401
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $948 |
| Median Home Value | $134,300 |
| Median Household Income | $41,127 |
| Total Housing Units | 17,826 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 10,045 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 56% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 2,534 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3% |
How does ZIP 39401 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Mississippi.
Higher rent than 76% of ZIP codes in Mississippi · 78th of 320
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 38672 | $2,218 |
| 2 | ZCTA5 38654 | $1,829 |
| 3 | ZCTA5 39110 | $1,766 |
| … 74 more … | ||
| 78 | ZCTA5 39401(you are here) | $948 |
| … 239 more … | ||
| 318 | ZCTA5 38725 | $337 |
| 319 | ZCTA5 38617 | $270 |
| 320 | ZCTA5 39113 | $238 |
Geography
ZIP 39401 is in Forrest County, Mississippi.
It covers part of Hattiesburg city, Mississippi.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi (ZIP 39401) is $948/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi?
The median home value in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi (ZIP 39401) is $134,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 39401 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi, 2,534 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi?
The median household income in ZCTA5 39401, Mississippi is $41,127/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $948 has a margin of error of ±$30. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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