The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39452 sells for about $264,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $853 a month.
ZIP 39452 — Lucedale
The housing market in 39452 is characterized by steady demand and moderate price growth, reflecting its status as a rural residential hub. Inventory levels remain balanced, and the market is driven primarily by local buyers seeking affordability rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural or small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options and a lower cost of living compared to coastal urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.3% · poverty 16.4% — a mixed stability profile.
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 9.3%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39452, George County MS
Schools in the area are primarily served by the George County School District, which provides standard public education for the region.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and potential hurricane-related wind events common to southern Mississippi.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale manufacturing, with steady development centered around the Lucedale city core.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by George County; rates are based on local millage and state-mandated assessment ratios.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 98 serving as the primary corridor for travel toward regional employment hubs.
The area features access to local parks, outdoor recreational spaces, and proximity to regional forests and waterways for hunting and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small multi-family units with moderate vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber production, and local government services, with a growing retail presence along the Highway 98 corridor.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; there is no significant public transit infrastructure in the area.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along major thoroughfares.
The George County Tax Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market assessments.
Parcels are subject to George County School District taxes and standard county-wide utility and emergency service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk profiles typical of the Mississippi Gulf Coast region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Hosts local community events and agricultural fairs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.