| Official Zip Code Name | Forest |
| Zip Code State | Mississippi |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Scott |
| Secondary County: | Leake |
| Area Code | 601 / 769 |
| Current Population: | 14896 |
| Racial Majority: | African American 44.36% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | Black 55.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $30159 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $40120 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 22.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Central Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 364 - 495 ft. |
| Area | 239 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 32.38761800, -89.47487300 |
The current unemployment level in 39074 is 3.0% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 4.5% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 3.8% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.9%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 39074 decreased to 14896 from 16111 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 39074 is African American while the majority ethnicity attending 39074 public schools is Black. 91.2% of students in 39074 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6344 | 42.16% | 6171 | +3% |
| Black Or African American | 6675 | 44.36% | 6678 | +-0% |
| Hispanic | 1799 | 11.95% | 1828 | -2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 30 | 0.2% | 47 | -36% |
| Asian | 179 | 1.19% | 32 | +459% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 23 | -100% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0% | 11 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 106 | 0.15% | 106 | -79% |
| White | 15.9% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 55.6% |
| Hispanic | 24.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14896 | 16111 |
| Male Population | 48.80% | |
| Female Population | 51.20% | |
| Total Households | 5355 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 91.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $30159 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 72.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 21.50% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 5.70% |
| 39074 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Mississippi District 3 | Michael Guest | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All Mississippi Congressional Districts | ||
| 39117 - Morton |
| 39189 - Walnut Grove |
| 39057 - Conehatta |
| 39153 - Raleigh |
| 39152 - Pulaski |
| 39092 - Lake |
| 39094 - Lena |
| Forest, MS |
| Conehatta, MS |
Zip Code 39074 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 37 | 44 | 50 | 59 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 63 | 50 | 42 | 37 | 52 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 57 | 62 | 70 | 76 | 83 | 89 | 91 | 91 | 87 | 78 | 68 | 59 | 76 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 6.18 | 5.29 | 6.49 | 5.82 | 4.97 | 4.21 | 5.3 | 4.02 | 3.67 | 3.64 | 5.35 | 5.69 | 60.64 |