The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39358 sells for about $145,000, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $845 a month.
ZIP 39358 — Scooba
The housing market in 39358 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Mississippi market. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low cost-of-living requirements.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% 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 5.4% · poverty 24.4% — 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 4.8%/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 4.6%/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 39358, Kemper County MS
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks typical of rural Mississippi; insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to national hazard trends.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by a stable, small-town agricultural and service-based economy with minimal new large-scale infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value; the jurisdiction utilizes a standard millage rate structure with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs in larger county seats or regional centers.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, consisting of local community parks and access to nearby natural areas for outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Kemper County Tax Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local utility district assessments.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather-related risk factors.
Data retrieved from US 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 outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.