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Hattiesburg, MS
City in Forrest County, Mississippi. ZIP codes: 39401, 39402, 39406.
Population
48,619
Land area
53.4sq mi
People per sq mi
910
ZIP codes
3
Hattiesburg and its ZIP codes
Hattiesburg at a glance
- Hattiesburg is about 14 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 5th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $46,342, 18% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,900 and median rent is $1,005 a month.
Local data for Hattiesburg, MS
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes6
- Schools13
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks38
- Post Offices5
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores42
- Restaurants355
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care7
- Community Health Centers10
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places11
Housing and community stats
Hattiesburg, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,342
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$165,900
Median rent
$1,005/mo
Homeownership
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
29.4
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,587), German Americans (3,283), Scottish Americans (1,090).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Forrest County. PPP loans are for Hattiesburg.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,252
38,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,943
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$571M
FY 2026, $7,303 per person
PPP loans
$88.1M
1,987 loans, 11,819 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hattiesburg, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.6%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hattiesburg, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
469
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
58.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hattiesburg, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Crime in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 258
- per 100,000 people · 117% of the MS rate
- Property crime
- 3,590
- per 100,000 people · 273% of the MS rate
ZIP codes in Hattiesburg
3 in or overlapping Hattiesburg. Population shown
Cities near Hattiesburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PetalCity | 4.3 mi | 16.9 |
| West HattiesburgCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.8 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.9 |
| PurvisCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| RunnelstownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| SumrallTown | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| New AugustaTown | 17 mi | 5.1 |
| OvettCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| SeminaryTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| RichtonTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| EllisvilleCity | 22 mi | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hattiesburg, MS in?
- Hattiesburg is in Forrest County, Mississippi.
- What ZIP codes are in Hattiesburg, MS?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hattiesburg include 39401, 39402, 39406.
- What is the population of Hattiesburg, MS?
- About 48,619 people live in Hattiesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hattiesburg?
- Nearby places include Petal (4.3 mi), West Hattiesburg (4.3 mi), Glendale (5.1 mi), Arnold Line (5.3 mi), Oak Grove (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023