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Laurel, MS — ZIP 39440

Population: 19,385 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39440 (Laurel, MS) is $109,445 — down 5.4% over the past year. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$109,445

Median home value

-5.4%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$109,445
1-year appreciation
-5.4%
3-year appreciation
-9.6%
5-year appreciation
+0.2%
10-year appreciation
+26.9%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$122,875
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
75
1-year forecast
-5.0%
New listings (monthly)
19

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

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
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
JONES CO SCHOOL DIST, LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
JONES CO CAREER & TECH ED CENTER, LAUREL MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.0%
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
66.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Hesler Noble Field (LUL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTH CENTRAL REG MED CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
0 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
49.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,224
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,345
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ZIP 39440State medianUS median
Median home value$109,445$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,224$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 39440?
$109,445.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39440?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39440?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39440?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39440?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39440?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39440?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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