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Perkinston, MS — ZIP 39573

Population: 10,931 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 39573 (Perkinston, MS) is $233,746 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $284,250 after a median 70 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,746

Typical home value

+6.9%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$233,746
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.5%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+57.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$233,746
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
$284,250
Median list price
$259,200
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
+14.2%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$871/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,047/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,248/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
Perkinston Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemfax, Inc. (20.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,292

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Dean Griffin Memorial Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
Memorial Hospital Biloxi, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT, GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+81 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,018
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,673
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

ZIP 39573State medianUS median
Typical home value$233,746$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$284,250$224,950$325,000
Median days on market70 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,018$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 39573?
$233,746.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39573?
$284,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39573?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39573?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,047/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39573?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is ZIP 39573 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 39573. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39573?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39573?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39573?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39573?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 39573 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39573?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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