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Camden, MS — ZIP 39045

Population: 1,013 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 39045 (Camden, MS) is $98,500. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$98,500

Median home value (Census)

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$98,500
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,105/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,289/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,694/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.8 : 1
Schools include
Velma Jackson High School, Camden Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, cold wave, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Southeastern Wood Preserving (19.4 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)

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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,915
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,404

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Peterson Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER, ST DOMINIC-JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+383 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.5%
Median annual property tax
$485
Households with broadband internet
23.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,631
Average weekly wage
$1,113
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
457

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

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39045?
$98,500 (Census ACS).
What is typical rent in ZIP 39045?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,289/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39045?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, cold wave, drought, hail.
Is ZIP 39045 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 39045. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 39045?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39045?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39045?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39045?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 39045 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39045?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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