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Kiln, MS — ZIP 39556

Population: 6,041 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 39556 (Kiln, MS) is $238,546 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,950 after a median 80 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 coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,546

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$238,546
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+11.3%
10-year appreciation
+56.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$243,170
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
$325,950
Median list price
$349,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+38.7%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
44
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$844/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,525/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,723/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
Schools include
Hancock North Central School, East Hancock Elementary School, Hancock High School, HANCOCK COUNTY CAREER TECHNICAL CEN, Hancock Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
676
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Picayune Wood Treating (15.9 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)

Annual precipitation
65.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,898
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,603

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Stennis International Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
26
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
+145 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
14.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,126
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
63.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,471
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

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

How it compares

ZIP 39556State medianUS median
Typical home value$238,546$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$325,950$224,950$325,000
Median days on market80 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,126$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 39556?
$238,546.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39556?
$325,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39556?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39556?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,185/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39556?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire.
Is ZIP 39556 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 39556. 676 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39556?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39556?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39556?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39556?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 39556 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 39556?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39556?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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