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Hattiesburg, Mississippi · ZIP 39402

Hattiesburg — ZIP 39402

Crime DataSchools

Hattiesburg (39402) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Hattiesburg. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $282K.

41OUT 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 index60/100
Avg math proficiency56%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100
Typical home value$282K
Median rent$1,485/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

$282K

Median Rent

$1,485/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

402

Violent Crime

41

Property Crime

361

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lamar 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
Oak Grove High School09–131,750
80%
59%
Bellevue ElementaryPK–051,145
64%
62%
Oak Grove Middle School06–081,160
61%
49%
Longleaf ElementaryPK–05787
61%
61%
Rawls Springs Attendance CenterPK–06214
42%
52%
Thames ElementaryPK–05619
29%
43%
Oak Grove ElementaryPK–05758Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

43,756

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

35.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 39402 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 39402 has a school score of 60/100. 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 39402 is approximately $282K. 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 39402 in Hattiesburg has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.