What to know about ZIP 39404
ZIP code 39404 covers ZIP 39404 with a population of about 6,365.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HATTIESBURG - LAUREL media market.
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ZIP Code 39404 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
6,365
Density
N/A
Median income
$60,341
-20% vs US avg
Home value
$258,500
-26% vs US avg
Median rent
$685
-41% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 39404
Income and economy in ZIP 39404
Median household income in ZIP 39404 is about $60,341 — about 20% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.5%; unemployment rate near 9.6%; 56.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 22.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Healthcare, and Retail trade; about 1.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 39404
Median home value is about $258,500 — about 26% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $685 (about 41% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 59.3% (about 6.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39404, a household would need roughly $71,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,661. That is about 18% above the local median household income ($60,341), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.