Forrest County, Mississippi
5 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Forrest County: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Within Forrest County, all 5 tracked ZIP codes show above-average drinking water safety - violations are infrequent and typically minor.
How Forrest County Compares
How Forrest County Compares
Forrest County scores 6 points below the Mississippi state average (89/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Forrest County, Mississippi
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 13.4 (asthma 10%, diabetes 13.1%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,590, driven primarily by flood
68.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,590
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
29,035 housing units in Forrest County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Forrest County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Forrest County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Forrest County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Forrest County
8 community water systems serving Forrest County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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9 total water systems serve Forrest County.
Systems with the most violations in Forrest County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Forrest County
5 ZIP codes tracked in Forrest County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39406 | Hattiesburg | 98 | A | 6 | — |
| 2 | 39465 | Petal | 76 | B | 20 (1 health) | $166K |
| 3 | 39401 | Hattiesburg | 75 | B | 27 (2 health) | $120K |
| 4 | 39403 | Hattiesburg | — | — | — | |
| 5 | 39407 | Hattiesburg | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Forrest County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Water Filters for Lead — Lead above EPA action level in 1 ZIP code
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 68.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Forrest County, Mississippi
Overview
Forrest County in Mississippi covers 5 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 3 scored records.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.