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Lexington, MS — ZIP 39095

Population: 6,726 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39095 (Lexington, MS) is $100,814 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $69,999 after a median 36 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 coldwave, drought, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$100,814

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$100,814
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
-10.1%
All-time peak (2021-12)
$128,949
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$69,999
Median list price
$349,500
Median price per sqft
$57
1-year sale-price change
-5.4%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
89.1%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
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
Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
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
1,816
Average weekly wage
$739
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
19

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

How it compares

ZIP 39095State medianUS median
Median home value$100,814$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$69,999$224,950$325,000
Median days on market36 days50 days51 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 median home value in ZIP 39095?
$100,814.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39095?
$69,999.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39095?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39095?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/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: coldWave, drought, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 39095 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
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, 2022-23).
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: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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