The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39191 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $983 a month.
ZIP 39191 — Wesson
The housing market in 39191 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and consistent demand. Sales volume is low, reflecting the rural nature of the area, while affordability remains a key factor for local buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, retirees looking for affordability, and students or staff of the local community college.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 5.8% · poverty 16.6% — 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 5.3%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 39191, Mississippi
Crime rates in Wesson are generally low and consistent with rural Mississippi averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Copiah County School District, which maintains moderate performance ratings for its local elementary and high school facilities.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with flood risk primarily concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations, small-scale retail, and the presence of Copiah-Lincoln Community College as a primary anchor.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Copiah County, utilizing a standard millage rate applied to the assessed value of real property.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving north toward Brookhaven or south toward the Jackson metro area via I-55.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Homochitto National Forest and various community parks within Wesson.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand from students and faculty associated with the local community college.
The economy is anchored by education, local government, and agricultural services, with a stable but slow-growth employment base.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with I-55 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Copiah County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Copiah County School District taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm exposure, typical for the central Mississippi area.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest inflows from surrounding rural counties.
Mississippi is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement, though the state maintains a 'caveat emptor' tradition in many real estate transactions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 39191 profile 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.
Major regional anchor and cultural hub for the area.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.