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Lexington, MS — ZIP 39095

Population: 6,726 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 39095 (Lexington, MS) is $107,298 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $74,978 after a median 26 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$107,298

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$107,298
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
-15.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2021)
$136,591
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$74,978
Median list price
$79,190
Median price per sqft
$61
1-year sale-price change
-23.1%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
110.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$798/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$831/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$905/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,253/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,499/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Holmes County Central High School, William Dean Jr Elementary School, HOLMES CO CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER, S.V. Marshall Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
64
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
550
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
C. A. Moore Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) (57 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HOLMES COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
27.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$712
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
39.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,799
Average weekly wage
$886
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Real Estate, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39095State medianUS median
Typical home value$107,298$151,261$285,053
Median sale price$74,978$204,890$319,906
Median days on market26 days54 days48 days
Median annual property tax$712$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 39095?
$107,298.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39095?
$74,978.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39095?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39095?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $905/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39095?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 39095 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 39095. 64 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39095?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39095?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39095?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39095?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 39095 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39095?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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