Zip code 39074: Forest, Mississippi

Q: What city is zip code 39074?

39074 is assigned to Forest, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 39074 in?

39074 is mostly in Scott County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 39074?

About 14,283 people live in 39074, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 39074?

The median household income in 39074 is $46,030.

Q: What zip codes are near 39074?

The closest zip codes to 39074 are 39087, 39080, 39092, 39117, 39057.

Residential delivery areaScott CountyCentral Time

Population

14,283

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$107K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$848/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

277 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 39074

39074 is a small-town zip code in Forest, Mississippi (Scott County), covering 277 sq mi of land. About 14,283 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 33.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,030 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,200, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $848 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; food service; and transportation and moving goods.

How 39074 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate27.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MS 18.9%107th of 398 in MS
Residents under 1829.1%
94th
U.S. 22% · MS 23.3%54th of 405 in MS
Housing vacancy17.9%
91st
U.S. 10.1% · MS 14.6%160th of 397 in MS
Income inequality (Gini)0.501
89th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MS 0.48279th of 393 in MS
Diversity index66.7
87th
U.S. 61.4 · MS 56.14th of 405 in MS
Uninsured rate14.5%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MS 11%99th of 403 in MS
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · MS 6.8%116th of 405 in MS
Self-employed workers10.4%
63rd
U.S. 10% · MS 9.4%138th of 405 in MS
Government workers15.4%
62nd
U.S. 14.5% · MS 18.5%254th of 405 in MS
Unemployment rate5.5%
61st
U.S. 5.2% · MS 5.8%177th of 405 in MS
Residents 65 and older16.7%
51st
U.S. 17.2% · MS 17.2%242nd of 405 in MS
Homeownership rate68.5%
50th
U.S. 65.2% · MS 70%279th of 397 in MS
Foreign-born residents7.7%
42nd
U.S. 14.1% · MS 2.4%12th of 405 in MS
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · MS 11.1%252nd of 405 in MS
Population14,283
22nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MS 2,946,77972nd of 405 in MS
Average commute21.7 min
21st
U.S. 26.4 min · MS 25.6 min306th of 393 in MS
Rent-burdened renters40%
16th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MS 51.3%242nd of 377 in MS
Median age33.9
15th
U.S. 38.9 · MS 38.6330th of 405 in MS
Median gross rent$848
10th
U.S. $1,413 · MS $954146th of 319 in MS
Bachelor's degree or higher15.3%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MS 25.1%243rd of 403 in MS
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MS 63/sq mi152nd of 405 in MS
Median earnings per worker$33,936
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MS $40,605284th of 403 in MS
Median household income$46,030
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MS $56,447226th of 376 in MS
Per capita income$23,866
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MS $31,549288th of 405 in MS
Work from home4.4%
6th
U.S. 15.1% · MS 5.9%162nd of 405 in MS
Median home value$107,200
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MS $169,800216th of 372 in MS
Broadband access76.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MS 84.1%248th of 397 in MS
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MS 1.4%360th of 405 in MS

Measure	39074	Scott	MS	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MS
Poverty rateWeakness	27.2%	22.2%	18.9%	12.5%	94th	107th of 398
Residents under 18	29.1%	28.2%	23.3%	22%	94th	54th of 405
Housing vacancy	17.9%	15.6%	14.6%	10.1%	91st	160th of 397
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.501	0.464	0.482	0.483	89th	79th of 393
Diversity index	66.7	65	56.1	61.4	87th	4th of 405
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.5%	13.1%	11%	8.4%	87th	99th of 403
Veterans	7.2%	5.9%	6.8%	6.2%	69th	116th of 405
Self-employed workers	10.4%	9.6%	9.4%	10%	63rd	138th of 405
Government workers	15.4%	14.6%	18.5%	14.5%	62nd	254th of 405
Unemployment rate	5.5%	5.5%	5.8%	5.2%	61st	177th of 405
Residents 65 and older	16.7%	15.9%	17.2%	17.2%	51st	242nd of 405
Homeownership rate	68.5%	71.3%	70%	65.2%	50th	279th of 397
Foreign-born residents	7.7%	5.8%	2.4%	14.1%	42nd	12th of 405
Healthcare workers	8.6%	8.1%	11.1%	9.7%	36th	252nd of 405
Population	14,283	27,718	2,946,779	334,922,499	22nd	72nd of 405
Average commute	21.7 min	25.3 min	25.6 min	26.4 min	21st	306th of 393
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40%	39.4%	51.3%	51.1%	16th	242nd of 377
Median age	33.9	35.9	38.6	38.9	15th	330th of 405
Median gross rent	$848	$888	$954	$1,413	10th	146th of 319
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.3%	13.5%	25.1%	35.7%	10th	243rd of 403
Population density	52/sq mi	46/sq mi	63/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	152nd of 405
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,936	$35,088	$40,605	$49,666	7th	284th of 403
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,030	$48,786	$56,447	$80,734	6th	226th of 376
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,866	$23,846	$31,549	$44,673	6th	288th of 405
Work from home	4.4%	3.9%	5.9%	15.1%	6th	162nd of 405
Median home value	$107,200	$106,700	$169,800	$332,700	3rd	216th of 372
Broadband accessWeakness	76.5%	77.9%	84.1%	91%	2nd	248th of 397
Tech workers	0%	0.3%	1.4%	3.8%	1st	360th of 405

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

11%

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

33.9

Under 18

29.1%

65 and over

16.7%

Race and ethnicity

White39%
Black38%
Hispanic18%
Asian0.3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.5%
Other0.7%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

66.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

7.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

89%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

0.8%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 5,045
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 70.6%
Married couples: 39.9%
Living alone: 26.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

39074

$46,030

Scott Co.

$48,786

Mississippi

$56,447

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,866

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

27.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.501

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

39074

$107,200

Scott Co.

$106,700

Mississippi

$169,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

39074

$848

Scott Co.

$888

Mississippi

$954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

55%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.3%

Mobile home

37%

Boat, RV, van

0.5%

Housing units: 6,142
Owner-occupied: 68.5%
Vacant: 17.9%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.2%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

34%

20–29

19%

30–44

14%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

21.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

17%

Food service

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Management

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Sales

Business and finance

Education

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Computer and math

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Restaurants and hotels

13%

Construction

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Retail

10%

Public administration

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

0.7%

Information

0.5%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$33,936

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

15.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	39074	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,325	$74,888
Service	$27,781	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,680	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$24,005	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,173	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

32%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 76.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 51.1%
No internet access: 18.5%
Without health insurance: 14.5%
Limited-English households: 1.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Forest
State: Mississippi
County: Scott County
Center point: 32.3860° N, 89.4673° W
Land area: 277 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

39074 spans 2 counties

Scott County83% of land
Smith County17% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Forest5% of zip
Hillsboro (unincorporated)3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 39074

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
39087	Hillsboro, MS · PO box	6.5 mi	—	—	—
39080	Harperville, MS · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
39092	Lake, MS	7.6 mi	3,343	$31,937	$47,600
39117	Morton, MS	13 mi	10,431	$58,438	$132,800
39057	Conehatta, MS	13 mi	2,718	$62,349	$159,200
39336	Lawrence, MS	13 mi	1,345	$38,750	$57,000
39152	Pulaski, MS	14 mi	583	$42,096	—
39359	Sebastopol, MS	15 mi	196	$39,688	$108,300
39189	Walnut Grove, MS	16 mi	3,971	$49,083	$101,400
39094	Lena, MS	18 mi	2,955	$56,422	$97,000
39098	Ludlow, MS · PO box	19 mi	—	—	—
39145	Pelahatchie, MS	19 mi	5,295	$64,318	$165,000

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Questions about 39074

What city is zip code 39074?

39074 is assigned to Forest, Mississippi. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 39074 in?

39074 is mostly in Scott County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 39074?

About 14,283 people live in 39074, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 39074 in?

39074 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 39074?

The median household income in 39074 is $46,030.

What zip codes are near 39074?

The closest zip codes to 39074 are 39087, 39080, 39092, 39117, 39057.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 39074, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.