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Meridian, MS — ZIP 39301

Population: 20,807 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39301 (Meridian, MS) is $95,348 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $119,900 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,774/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$95,348

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$95,348
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+0.2%
10-year appreciation
-5.6%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$105,292
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
$119,900
Median list price
$137,200
Median price per sqft
$71
1-year sale-price change
+103.2%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
85.6%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-2.8%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,774/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
LAUDERDALE CO SCHOOL DIST, MERIDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL, CLARKDALE HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHEAST LAUDERDALE ELEMENTARY, CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.6%
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)

Annual precipitation
58.7 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
15
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
OCHSNER RUSH HOSPITAL, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
-217 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,091
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
59.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,794
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

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

How it compares

ZIP 39301State medianUS median
Median home value$95,348$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$119,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market50 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,774/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,091$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 39301?
$95,348.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39301?
$119,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39301?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39301?
Typical rent: $1,774/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39301?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39301?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39301?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39301?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39301?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39301?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39301?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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