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ZIP 39401

Pop. 42,531·Forrest County·35th most expensive ZIP in Mississippi
Median rent (all units)
$1,133/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$832
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ZIP 39401 · $1,133
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,030
3 BR
$1,320
4 BR+
$1,370
Research median
$1,030/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,596/yr
At $1,133/mo median
Location
StateMS
CountyForrest County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 7.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 39401 (Hattiesburg, MS) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,531
Median income
$41,127
Median age
30.7
Renters
56.4%
Age distribution
20.8%
35.9%
18.6%
13.5%
Under 1820.8%
18–3435.9%
35–5418.6%
55–6411.2%
65+13.5%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
41%
51.5%
White41%
Black51.5%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian0.9%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
27.2%
33.2%
29.4%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
43.6%
56.4%
Owner43.6%
Renter56.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 39401 in Hattiesburg, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,652 → $41,127
up 18.7%
Population
41,293 → 42,531
up 3.0%
Renter share
56.9% → 56.4%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.5% → 29.4%
+0.9 pts
Median age
31.8 → 30.7
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $34,652 in 2021 to $41,127 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 41,293 to 42,531 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change.

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About renting in ZIP 39401

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 39401 covers Hattiesburg, MS. The median rent here is $1,133/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($41,127/yr), ZIP 39401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 39401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 39401 (Hattiesburg, MS) is $1,133. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 39401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 39401's median rent of $1,133/mo is $832 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 39401 compare to other ZIPs in Mississippi?

ZIP 39401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Mississippi, ranking #35 out of 38 ZIPs at $1,133/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 39401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,133/mo in ZIP 39401. The local median household income is $41,127/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 39401?

Rent in ZIP 39401 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 39401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 39401 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,133/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($41,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 39401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 39401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.4% of ZIP 39401 households are renters, while 43.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 39401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 39401 compare to the rest of Hattiesburg?

ZIP 39401 is more affordable than Hattiesburg overall. At $1,133/mo, it's $284 below the Hattiesburg citywide median of $1,417/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 39401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 39401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,133/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 39401's median household income ($41,127/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 39401 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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