39074 ZIP Code – Forest, Mississippi
ZIP code 39074 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Forest, Mississippi, within Scott County with a population of approximately 13,684 residents. The median household income is $44,555 — near the Mississippi average and below the national average. The median home value of $77,100 is well below the national average, with 68.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $671 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 56% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.3%, near the national average. About 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 36.6, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 39092, 39117, 39057.
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ZIP 39074 vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 39074 | MS Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 7,078 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $48k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $77k | $121k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $671 | $787 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.6 | 39.8 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% | 22.0% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 18.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 39092 – Lake
- 39117 – Morton
- 39057 – Conehatta
- 39336 – Lawrence
- 39152 – Pulaski
- 39359 – Sebastopol
- 39189 – Walnut Grove
- 39094 – Lena
- 39145 – Pelahatchie
- 39327 – Decatur
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39092 | LAKE | 3,748 | Not provided |
| 39117 | MORTON | 9,832 | $52,926 |
| 39057 | CONEHATTA | 2,315 | $43,906 |
| 39336 | LAWRENCE | 952 | $33,774 |
| 39152 | PULASKI | 1,120 | $37,813 |