The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39354 sells for about $135,000, or $88 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 39354 — Preston
The housing market in 39354 remains stable with low transaction volume and modest price appreciation. Market conditions are driven by limited inventory and a rural demographic profile, resulting in longer days on market compared to urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, retirees, and individuals seeking affordable rural living who are comfortable with longer commutes to regional employment hubs.
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 9.0% · poverty 24.7% — 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 3.6%/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 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39354, Mississippi
Crime rates in the Preston area are generally low and consistent with rural Mississippi trends, though specific localized data is limited.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Kemper County School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation.
The region is subject to seasonal severe thunderstorm and tornado risks common to East Mississippi, with flood risks primarily concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by agricultural operations and small-scale local commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on millage rates set by Kemper, Winston, Neshoba, and Noxubee counties; homestead exemptions are available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to Philadelphia or Meridian for major employment and services via state highway corridors.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, including access to local hunting, fishing, and community-based outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable single-family housing, with minimal presence of institutional or short-term rental platforms.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with significant employment reliance on nearby Philadelphia and Meridian.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available in this rural area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code boundaries.
Parcels are subject to county-level school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather events, particularly wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 39354 profile.
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 green space serving the immediate community.
Regional destination for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.