The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39475 sells for about $192,300, or $137 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $994 a month.
ZIP 39475 — Purvis
The housing market in 39475 is characterized by steady, modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand remains driven by local families seeking affordable single-family homes, though the limited supply of active listings keeps the market balanced.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local commuters seeking affordable single-family housing within a short drive of the Hattiesburg employment hub.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 4.4% · poverty 13.0% — a stable, low-distress 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 4.0%/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 2.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39475, Lamar County MS
The area is served by the Lamar County School District, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The region is subject to standard Mississippi wind and storm risks; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hurricane and severe weather exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Hattiesburg metropolitan area, with growth supported by local government services and regional retail expansion.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Lamar County; the effective rate is approximately 0.6%, which is slightly lower than the Mississippi state average.
Residents primarily commute via US-11 and I-59 toward Hattiesburg for employment; transit options are limited, necessitating personal vehicle use.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Pine Belt region's outdoor amenities, including trails and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a 5% year-over-year rent increase, with a high share of single-family rentals.
The economy is anchored by government services, education, and retail trade, with strong ties to the Hattiesburg labor market.
The area is served by major corridors including US-11 and I-59, providing primary access to the regional employment core.
Development is primarily focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along the US-11 corridor.
Lamar County Central Appraisal District manages assessments based on fair market value with standard homestead exemptions available.
Parcels are subject to Lamar County School District taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance costs are moderate but sensitive to regional wind and storm hazard profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 39475 profiles.
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.
Historic anchor of the Purvis community.
Local green space for community recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.