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Sessums, MS — ZIP 39759

Population: 42,783 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39759 (Sessums, MS) is $290,996 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 2 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,505/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$290,996

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

2

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$290,996
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+52.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$290,996
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
$260,000
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$260
1-year sale-price change
-22.4%
Median days on market
2 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
198
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
57

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,505/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
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
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
HENDERSON/WARD-STEWART ELEMENTARY, SUDDUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, STARKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, ARMSTRONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, MILLSAPS CAREER & TECH CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (24.5 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
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.9 in
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
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,756
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,378

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (26 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
George M Bryan Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-419 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
15.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,955
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,194
Average weekly wage
$700
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
54

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

How it compares

ZIP 39759State medianUS median
Median home value$290,996$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market2 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,505/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,955$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 39759?
$290,996.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39759?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39759?
Median days on market: 2 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39759?
Typical rent: $1,505/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39759?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 39759 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39759?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39759?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39759?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39759?
8 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39759 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39759?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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