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Poplarville, MS — ZIP 39470

Population: 13,926 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 39470 (Poplarville, MS) is $198,433 — down 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $288,915 after a median 58 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,433

Typical home value

-0.9%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$198,433
1-year appreciation
-0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+47.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$208,310
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
$288,915
Median list price
$282,114
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+28.7%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
97.6%
Active listings
60
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$789/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$967/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,346/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Poplarville High School, Poplarville Lower Elementary, Poplarville Upper Elementary, Middle School Of Poplarville, POPLARVILLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CTR

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, cold wave, drought, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
118
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Colonial Creosote (17.9 mi)
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Poplarville Pearl River County Airport (PCU) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (41 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PEARL RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL
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)
+371 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$984
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,475
Average weekly wage
$791
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
383

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

How it compares

ZIP 39470State medianUS median
Typical home value$198,433$151,261$285,053
Median sale price$288,915$204,890$319,906
Median days on market58 days54 days48 days
Median annual property tax$984$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 39470?
$198,433.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39470?
$288,915.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39470?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39470?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $967/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39470?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, cold wave, drought, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 39470 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 39470. 118 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39470?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39470?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39470?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39470?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 39470 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39470?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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