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Jackson, MS — ZIP 39206

Population: 23,257 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39206 (Jackson, MS) is $111,220 — up 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,500 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,364/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$111,220

Median home value

+7.6%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$111,220
1-year appreciation
+7.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.3%
5-year appreciation
-1.0%
10-year appreciation
+48.7%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$129,011
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
$129,500
Median list price
$89,950
Median price per sqft
$77
1-year sale-price change
+27.0%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
97
Sale-to-list ratio
91.9%
Active listings
66
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
26

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,364/mo
1-year rent change
+9.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,690/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
JOEL E. SMILLOW PREP, JOEL E SMILOW COLLEGIATE, JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
JOEL E. SMILOW PREP, Joel E Smilow Collegiate, BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CALLAWAY HIGH SCHOOL, CHASTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sonford Products (5.8 mi)
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
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
131
Days with Moderate air quality
231
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,102
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
57,201
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,345

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (3 mi)
National parks include
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Vicksburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Hawkins Field (HKS) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER, ST DOMINIC-JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-1,718 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
54.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,291
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,457
Average weekly wage
$1,019
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
133

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

How it compares

ZIP 39206State medianUS median
Median home value$111,220$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$129,500$224,950$325,000
Median days on market37 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,364/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,291$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 39206?
$111,220.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39206?
$129,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39206?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39206?
Typical rent: $1,364/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39206?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 39206 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39206?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39206?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39206?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39206?
9 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39206 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39206?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39206?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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