The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39474 sells for about $148,923, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 35.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $753 a month.
ZIP 39474 — Prentiss
The housing market in 39474 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, reflecting a quiet, rural market environment. Prices remain modest, and the area is currently experiencing a buyer's market dynamic due to the supply-demand imbalance.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and long-term residents seeking affordable, small-town living, as the market offers limited inventory and modest economic growth.
Median prices moved down 35.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 9.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.2% · poverty 26.3% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
ZCTA 39474, Jefferson Davis County MS
Public schools in the area are served by the Jefferson Davis County School District, which provides K-12 education.
The area maintains a small-town economic base with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development momentum reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Jefferson Davis County; specific millage rates and exemptions are determined by local jurisdiction and school district requirements.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional roadways connecting to nearby employment hubs.
Local amenities include community parks and access to regional outdoor spaces, with basic shopping and dining options available within the Prentiss area.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a reliance on single-family housing stock, with no significant short-term rental saturation reported.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale commerce and public sector employment within Jefferson Davis County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Jefferson Davis County tax assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Davis County School District levies and standard county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by regional weather patterns and state-wide risk assessments for Mississippi.
Data aggregated from Census and local market reports.
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 green space serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.