The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39421 sells for about $97,200, or $68 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $908 a month.
ZIP 39421 — Bassfield
The housing market in 39421 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting its rural nature and limited economic growth. Prices remain affordable compared to national averages, with modest year-over-year appreciation driven by low supply rather than high demand. The market is stable, with few new developments and a reliance on local employment sectors.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.2% · poverty 29.1% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 39421, Jefferson Davis County MS
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Jefferson Davis County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural Mississippi districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage; flood risk varies by specific parcel proximity to local creeks.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale local services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Jefferson Davis County; rates are based on local millage applied to assessed value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents typically face long commutes, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 36.8 minutes, primarily driving to employment hubs in nearby towns.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring local community parks and access to outdoor activities in the surrounding national forest lands.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is largely agrarian and service-based, with limited large-scale industrial presence in the immediate ZIP code.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently under construction in this rural ZIP code.
The Jefferson Davis County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing parcels periodically to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Davis County school and general administrative taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with availability generally stable but costs rising in line with state trends.
Mississippi is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Mississippi requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles for ZCTA 39421.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing basic recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.