ZIP code
39074
in Forest, MississippiPopulation 14,283
35.12/ 100
Ranked #29,344 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 8.5%)
Ranked #300 of 406 Mississippi ZIPs (bottom 26%)
Ranked #44 of 59 Jackson, MS ZIPs (bottom 25%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Self-care disability
7.6%
in the top 3.9% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST71stUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.
Full methodology ›Vision disability
10.1%
in the top 4.7% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST75thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.
Full methodology ›Tooth loss
26.6%
in the top 5.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
21.5%
in the top 4.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST84thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Independent-living disability
13.4%
in the top 5.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST74thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.
Full methodology ›Lack of transportation
16.9%
in the top 4.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who lacked reliable transportation in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Food insecurity
33.3%
in the top 4.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS96thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Fair or poor health
31.3%
in the top 6.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST74thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who rate their own general health as fair or poor.
Full methodology ›Housing insecurity
24.2%
in the top 4.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who experienced housing insecurity in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›Utility shut-off threat
16.6%
in the top 5.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST76thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults whose household was threatened with a utility shut-off in the past 12 months.
Full methodology ›The read
Forest, Mississippi (ZIP 39074) ranks in the bottom 8.5% nationally (29,344th) and the bottom 26% of Mississippi (300th).
A number of readings press hard on the profile and set its tone: modeled self-care disability lies in the top 3.9% nationally, and vision disability is in the top 4.7% nationally. Modeled tooth loss registers in the top 5.6% nationally, and cognitive disability lies in the top 4.8% nationally. Modeled independent living disability is in the top 5.5% nationally, transportation registers in the top 4.2% nationally, and food insecurity lies in the top 4.3% nationally. Modeled fair or poor health is in the top 6.2% nationally, housing insecurity registers in the top 4.6% nationally, and utility shutoff lies in the top 5.0% nationally.
The closest ZIP that ranks healthier overall is ZIP 39092, just across the boundary. Modeled cognitive disability lies in the top 4.8% nationally.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Jackson, MS metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 57%
14%
Mental Health
healthier than 50%
8%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 57%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 14%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 5%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 10%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 7%
11%
Disability
healthier than 5%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 22%
5%
Nothing measured is lifting this score.
About typical
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 45%
21%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 56%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 53%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 28%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 22%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 8%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 20%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 23%
8%
Disability
healthier than 28%
7%
Lifting this score
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 64%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 45%
14%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 34%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 26%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 12%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 22%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 16%
8%
Disability
healthier than 26%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 34%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Below what income predicts
The ZIP codes that outlive their incomes
Estimated life expectancy is 75.2 ± 1.7 years. A median household income of $46,030 predicts 77.0 years — 1.8 years below.
Ranked #2,250 of the 5,842 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by years above what income predicts, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
39057
Mississippishares a border
Score 33.75
Closest healthier
39092
Mississippishares a border
Score 39.55
Similar health profile
39322
Mississippi99% similar profile
Score 30.78
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 31.4% | 28.1–34.9 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 46.9% | 42.7–51.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 6.6% | 6.0–7.3 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.6% | 9.4–12.0 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 8.4% | 7.6–9.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 10.7% | 9.6–11.8 |
| Depression among adults | 19.8% | 16.8–23.2 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 18.7% | 16.6–21.0 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 39.4% | 35.3–43.9 |
| Obesity among adults | 44.7% | 36.9–52.6 |
| Stroke among adults | 5.5% | 5.1–5.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 26.6% | 22.6–30.8 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 17.9% | 15.6–20.3 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.8% | 77.4–82.1 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.6% | 77.4–83.7 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.1% | 82.1–86.1 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 59.4% | 54.4–64.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 6.5% | 5.5–7.7 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 72.4% | 64.6–79.6 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 12.1% | 9.9–14.7 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 21.5% | 19.0–24.2 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 42.2% | 37.1–47.4 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 40.5% | 34.1–47.3 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 31.3% | 28.2–34.6 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 19.1% | 17.1–21.4 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.7% | 15.8–19.7 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 21.5% | 19.4–23.7 |
| Any disability among adults | 44.0% | 39.5–48.6 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 8.5% | 7.6–9.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 13.4% | 12.2–14.8 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 23.4% | 21.0–25.8 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 7.6% | 6.9–8.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 10.1% | 9.3–11.0 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 32.5% | 28.4–36.6 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 33.3% | 29.7–36.7 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 22.7% | 20.0–25.3 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 24.2% | 21.4–26.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 16.9% | 15.1–18.7 |
| Loneliness among adults | 38.8% | 33.6–44.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 16.6% | 14.6–18.5 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 27.2% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 19.9% (8.3–37.0%) n=406 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 25.9% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 16.8% (8.1–29.3%) n=410 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 24.8% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 14.4% (5.9–25.0%) n=411 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 15.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 18.0% (7.1–33.6%) n=411 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.5% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.8% (0.0–14.2%) n=411 |
| Households without a vehicle | 7.6% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 5.5% (0.0–13.9%) n=405 |
| Broadband subscription | 76.5% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 79.7% (62.7–93.0%) n=405 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 23.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 22.7% (9.7–36.0%) n=405 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 77.2% (49.8–91.7%) n=405 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 3.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.4% (0.0–5.0%) n=405 |
| Foreign-born population | 7.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 0.6% (0.0–4.4%) n=412 |
| Single-parent households | 38.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 46.9% (29.2–61.4%) n=404 |
| Population 65+ | 16.7% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 17.8% (11.7–26.2%) n=412 |
| Median age | 33.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 39.5 yr (30.5–49.6) n=411 |
| Median household income | $46,030 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $50,353 ($32,100–$72,379) n=377 |
| Median home value | $107,200 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $118,100 ($72,660–$219,420) n=374 |
| Median gross rent | $848 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $827 ($532–$1,130) n=319 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | MS median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.2 yr ± 0.87 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 75.4 yr (72.7–79.0) n=405 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.87 years of 75.2, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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