County ProfileMS
Forrest County
Population: 78,158 · 9 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
78,158
People
Median age
32
Housing
Total households
30,127
Income
Median household income
$53,640
Housing
Total housing units
33,753
Employment
Employment rate
58%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.6%
Healthcare
Insured population
88.9%
County details
Local time 00:52:47(CT)| Name | Forrest |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 9total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 4 Standard3 PO Box2 Unique |
| Area code | 601, 769 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 31.1885802, -89.2594467 |
| Land area | 466 sq miles(1,207 km²) |
Map of Forrest county, Mississippi with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Forrest County
Compare the largest cities in Forrest County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 48,730 | $46,342 | 6ZIPs |
| Petal | 11,010 | $74,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Brooklyn | 1,763 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Eastabuchie | 187 | $124,861 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Forrest County
Review the most populated postal areas across Forrest County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39402 | Hattiesburg | $75,220 | 44,633 |
| 39401 | Hattiesburg | $41,127 | 43,183 |
| 39465 | Petal | $74,035 | 23,002 |
| 39406 | Hattiesburg | — | 2,674 |
| 39425 | Brooklyn | $69,525 | 1,763 |
| 39403 | Hattiesburg | — | — |
| 39404 | Hattiesburg | — | — |
| 39407 | Hattiesburg | — | — |
| 39436 | Eastabuchie | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS