The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39730 sells for about $135,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $728 a month.
ZIP 39730 — Aberdeen
The housing market in 39730 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a slow but steady pace of sales.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious families and long-term residents seeking a low cost of living in a quiet, rural Mississippi setting.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 24.8% — 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 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 2.0%/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 39730, Monroe County MS
Crime rates in Aberdeen are generally consistent with regional rural Mississippi averages, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools in the Aberdeen School District generally face challenges with funding and standardized test performance compared to state averages.
The area is subject to seasonal severe thunderstorm and tornado risks common to Northeast Mississippi, with localized flood risks near the Tombigbee River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local manufacturing, agriculture, and public sector employment in Aberdeen and surrounding Monroe County.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Monroe County; the effective rate is slightly higher than the state average due to local school district levies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby hubs like Tupelo or Columbus for major employment opportunities.
Recreation is centered on the Tombigbee River and local parks, offering fishing, boating, and community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited new multi-family construction, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural services within Monroe County.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Monroe County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Monroe County and Aberdeen School District tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk profiles common to the Mississippi interior.
Data retrieved from 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.
Provides local fishing and boating access.
Serves as a local hub for water-based activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.