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West point, MS — ZIP 39773

Population: 14,758 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39773 (West point, MS) is $154,372 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $267,000 after a median 3 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, 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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$154,372

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,372
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-6.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.3%
10-year appreciation
+39.8%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$164,914
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
$267,000
1-year sale-price change
+57.1%
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
84
Active listings
2
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

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
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
WEST POINT HIGH SCHOOL, EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FIFTH STREET SCHOOL, SOUTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHURCH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (18.8 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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,666
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,800

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (22 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mccharen Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CORPORATION
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)
-43 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
30.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,017
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
56.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,982
Average weekly wage
$853
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 39773State medianUS median
Median home value$154,372$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$267,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market3 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,017$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 39773?
$154,372.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39773?
$267,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39773?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39773?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39773?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 39773 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39773?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39773?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39773?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39773?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39773 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39773?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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