The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38744 sells for about $264,950, or $216 per square foot.
Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 38744 — Glen Allan
The housing market in 38744 is characterized by very low inventory and limited transaction volume, typical of a rural, lake-focused community. Market activity is driven by seasonal demand for lakefront properties rather than broad economic growth. Prices remain stable due to the scarcity of available listings.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural, lakefront living or seasonal recreational property, rather than commuters or families requiring proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 64.3% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 38744
The area is located in the Mississippi Delta region, which is subject to flood risks associated with the Mississippi River and local lake systems.
Economic activity is primarily driven by agriculture and local lake-related recreation; there is no significant industrial or corporate development momentum reported.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Washington and Issaquena counties; rates are based on local millage applied to the assessed value of real property.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for travel, with limited public transit options available for commuting to regional employment centers.
The area is centered around Lake Washington, which serves as the primary amenity for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is limited and primarily consists of single-family homes or seasonal lake properties with low turnover.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and the seasonal recreational industry surrounding Lake Washington.
Transportation is entirely dependent on rural highway networks with no major public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district taxation; no specific MUD or PID districts are identified.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood-prone geography and rural location.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 38744 profile.
A large oxbow lake providing the primary recreational and scenic amenity for the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.