What to know about ZIP 39403
ZIP code 39403 covers ZIP 39403 with a population of about 1,140.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HATTIESBURG - LAUREL media market.
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ZIP Code 39403 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,140
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,077
-49% vs US avg
Home value
$29,700
-91% vs US avg
Median rent
$554
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 39403
Income and economy in ZIP 39403
Median household income in ZIP 39403 is about $38,077 — about 49% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.1%; unemployment rate near 9.6%; 18.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Public administration, and Retail trade; about 3.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.2 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 39403
Median home value is about $29,700 — about 91% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $554 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 33.1% (about 32.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 39403, a household would need roughly $8,000 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 $191. That sits below the local median household income ($38,077), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.