ZIP Code 39406 - Hattiesburg Mississippi
Overview
39406 is the ZIP Code for University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. 39406 is entirely within Forrest County. Regionally, 39406 is located in the Hattiesburg-Laurel Area.
ZIP Code 39406 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hattiesburg |
| Organization | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Primary County | Forrest County |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 2,124 |
| Area Code(s) | 601 / 769 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 39406 Map
39406 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 39406 is African American. The current unemployment level in 39406 is 3.8%.
| Population | 2,124 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14% |
| Population Density | 6,403 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 45.34% |
39406 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 753 | 43.83% |
| Black | 764 | 44.47% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 5.24% |
| Asian | 78 | 4.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 33 | 1.92% |
39406 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 8 | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 12 | 48% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 20% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
39406 Geography
| Coordinates | 31.32914925, -89.33548737 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Region | Hattiesburg-Laurel Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 0.33173551 Square Miles |
39406 Schools
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39406 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b: 15F to 20F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65f - Southern Pine Plains and Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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