The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39159 sells for about $58,000, or $48 per square foot.
Prices are up +31.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 115 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $564 a month.
ZIP 39159 — Rolling Fork
The 39159 housing market is a low-volume, rural market characterized by high year-over-year price growth on a small base value. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, with limited inventory and stable, long-term ownership patterns.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents and agricultural workers seeking affordable housing in a rural setting.
Median prices moved up 31.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 115 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 24.5% — a mixed stability 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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 39159, Sharkey County MS
The area is located in the Mississippi Delta region, which is subject to significant flood risks and occasional severe wind events.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Sharkey County, with rates determined by local millage levies for schools and municipal services.
The mean travel time to work is approximately 18.6 minutes, reflecting a rural commute pattern.
Recreational opportunities are primarily rural, including access to local parks and proximity to the Mississippi River corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, which serves as the primary employer for the region.
Transportation is primarily via personal vehicle, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
The Sharkey County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Sharkey County school district and local municipal tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's flood zone designations and rural location.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.