| ZIP Code | 39074 |
| ZIP Code Name | Forest |
| Primary County | Scott County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 13,623 |
| Area Code(s) | 601 / 769 |
| Current Time | CDT |
39074 is a United States ZIP Code located in Forest Mississippi. Portions of 39074 are also in Hillsboro and Harperville. 39074 is primarily within Scott County with some portions in Smith County. 39074 is within Metro Jackson.
39074 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Mississippi based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 39074 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39074 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 39074 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39074 is 3.7%.
| Population | 13,623 |
| Population Growth Rate | -11.56% |
| Population Density | 52 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,292 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.0% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $42,158 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $40,990 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 50.62% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 48.53% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,568 | 50.62% |
| Black | 5,173 | 34.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,142 | 14.33% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 446 | 19.04% |
| Black | 1,186 | 50.64% |
| Hispanic | 693 | 29.59% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 675 | 9.28% |
| Bachelor Degree | 845 | 11.61% |
| High School Diploma | 2,785 | 38.27% |
| No High School Diploma | 427 | 5.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 352 | 4.84% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,246 | 17.12% |
| Associates Degree | 674 | 9.26% |
| Masters Degree | 166 | 2.28% |
| Professional Degree | 27 | 0.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 72 | 0.99% |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65r - Jackson Prairie | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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