39402 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39402 (Hattiesburg, Mississippi) pay a median of $1,775/year in property taxes on homes valued at $255,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.69%, which is 5% below the Mississippi state average of 0.73%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39402 is approximately $148, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lamar County. This is $865 more than the Mississippi average of $910/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Mississippi, 39402 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 39428 (0.69%) and 38760 (0.70%).

In Hattiesburg, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $71,254, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Mississippi reassesses property at market value following a sale, with no statewide cap on assessment increases. Lamar County offers a Homestead Exemption ($7,500 off assessed value) for primary residence owners — file with the Lamar County Assessor immediately after closing to reduce your annual tax bill. Monitor your assessment notice each year and appeal to the Board of Supervisors if the value is reassessed unreasonably.