The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38917 sells for about $235,000, or $119 per square foot.
Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $910 a month.
ZIP 38917 — Carrollton
The housing market in 38917 is a low-activity, rural market characterized by high affordability and limited inventory. Prices remain stable with very few transactions, reflecting a quiet, non-speculative environment. The data indicates a market driven by local demand rather than external investment pressure.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural, affordable country living, including retirees or individuals prioritizing low cost of living over proximity to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.7% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.2% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 12.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 38917, Carroll County MS
The area is subject to standard rural Mississippi climate risks, including wind and storm exposure; insurance availability and premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles.
The area is a rural, low-density community with limited large-scale commercial or industrial development momentum.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Mississippi) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Formula: (True Value × Assessment Ratio) × Millage Rate = Taxes. Class I (single-family owner-occupied) is assessed at a 10% ratio. Homestead exemptions for homeowners over 65 or disabled provide an exemption on the first $7,500 of assessed value.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with a high percentage of drive-alone commuters and no public transit infrastructure.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including hunting and local country living, with limited urban-style shopping or entertainment districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth, with vacancy pressure influenced by the rural nature of the area and a reliance on local housing stock.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on regional highway networks; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction.
Carroll County maintains a standard property assessment regime based on fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with rural Mississippi, reflecting exposure to severe weather events.
Mississippi is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Mississippi requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement for residential real estate transfers.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA 38917 profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A central historic anchor for the community.
Extensive private and public land used for hunting and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.