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Hattiesburg, MS — ZIP 39402

Population: 44,620 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39402 (Hattiesburg, MS) is $278,876 — up 2.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,491/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, hurricane, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$278,876

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$278,876
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+57.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$278,876
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
242
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
60

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,491/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
FORREST COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, HATTIESBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST, LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
RAWLS SPRINGS ATTENDANCE CENTER, THAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OAK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL, OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY, OAK GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hercules Inc (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
202
Days with Moderate air quality
159
Highest AQI recorded (year)
103

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERIT HEALTH WESLEY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
14.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,798
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
74.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,789
Average weekly wage
$822
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
45

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39402State medianUS median
Median home value$278,876$154,088$289,727
Typical rent$1,491/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,798$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39402?
$278,876.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39402?
Typical rent: $1,491/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39402?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39402?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39402?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39402?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hercules Inc, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 39402?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39402?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39402?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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