Forest
City in Scott County, Mississippi
Forest is a city in Scott County, Mississippi, with 5,430 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 476 ft (145 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hillsboro, 6.3 miles N.
- 5,430residents (2020 Census)
- 476 ftelevation · 145 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 33.9 km²
- 415 / sq mipopulation density
- 39074ZIP code
About Forest
Forest is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Forest had a population of 5,430. The population is a minority-majority.
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Living in Forest
- Median household income
- $49,724
- Median home value
- $141,100
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Forest had 5,430 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,430 |
|---|---|
| Density | 415 per sq mi (160 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Scott County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,430 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.08 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3598° N, 89.4759° W |
| ZIP code | 39074 |
| Official website | cityofforest.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2825340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest
- Hillsboro6.3 mi N
- Harperville9.2 mi N
- Lake9.7 mi E
- Morton10.7 mi W
- Conehatta14.2 mi NE
- Walnut Grove16.2 mi N
- Sebastopol16.6 mi NE
- Polkville17.4 mi SW
- Lena17.6 mi NW
- Newton19.3 mi E
- Pelahatchie19.6 mi W
- Montrose21.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest
What county is Forest in?
Forest is in Scott County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Forest, MS?
5,430 people lived in Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest, MS?
The ZIP code of Forest is 39074.
What is the elevation of Forest?
476 feet (145 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest?
Hillsboro (6.3 mi), Harperville (9.2 mi), Lake (9.7 mi), Morton (10.7 mi), Conehatta (14.2 mi).
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