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Hattiesburg, Mississippi · ZIP 39401

Hattiesburg — ZIP 39401

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Hattiesburg (39401) scores 44/100 — Below Average for Hattiesburg. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $149K.

44OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share7%
Property crime share93%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Avg math proficiency49%
Avg reading proficiency42%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$149K
Median rent$1,133/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$149K

Median Rent

$1,133/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

405

Violent Crime

28

Property Crime

377

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Forrest County, Mississippi (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Hattiesburg High School09–131,014
72%
36%
Dixie Attendance CenterPK–08487
64%
58%
Rowan ElementaryPK–05425
57%
47%
Woodley ElementaryPK–05422
57%
52%
North Forrest High School07–12349
52%
42%
North Forrest Elementary SchoolPK–06209
47%
52%
Hattiesburg STEAM Academy06–06263
41%
27%
N R Burger Middle07–08525
40%
28%
Grace Christian ElementaryPK–05367
37%
57%
Hawkins ElementaryPK–05283
37%
42%
Earl Travillion Attendance CenterPK–08261
32%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,916

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

44%

Median Age

30.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 39401 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 39401 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 39401 is approximately $149K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 39401 in Hattiesburg has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.