The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39309 sells for about $194,225, or $91 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $995 a month.
ZIP 39309 — Meridian
The housing market in 39309 is characterized by very low transaction volume and a small, aging population base. Prices remain low relative to national averages, reflecting the economic constraints of the local Meridian micro-area.
This ZIP is primarily suited for local workers and individuals seeking low-cost housing options within the Meridian micro-area, given its small population and limited residential inventory.
Median prices moved up 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 58.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
24% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 90.1% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 35.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 39309, Lauderdale County MS
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data for Meridian indicates ongoing challenges typical of small urban centers in the region.
Not determinable; local schools are managed by the Meridian Public School District, which serves the broader city area.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and potential flooding; insurance premiums are influenced by Mississippi's broader coastal and inland storm exposure.
Economic momentum is modest, centered on local government, healthcare, and retail services within the Meridian micro-area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Lauderdale County; rates are determined by local millage levies for schools, city, and county services.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for short commutes within the Meridian area, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 8.2 minutes.
The area offers access to local parks and community facilities within Meridian, though major regional shopping and entertainment are concentrated in the city core.
The rental market is characterized by tight supply and limited inventory, which exerts upward pressure on rents despite lower regional income levels.
The economy is driven by the Meridian micro-area's mix of healthcare, retail, and public sector employment.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to regional corridors serving the Meridian area.
Development activity is limited, with focus primarily on small-scale residential and commercial maintenance.
Lauderdale County Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county and municipal tax districts, including the Meridian Public School District.
Property insurance markets in Mississippi are sensitive to regional weather patterns, with premiums reflecting exposure to wind and storm damage.
Mississippi is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Mississippi requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement for most residential real estate transactions.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ZCTA-level ACS 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.
- Weidmann's | Southern4.614.3 mi
- Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian4.814.5 mi
- MSU Riley Center4.714.3 mi
- Brickhaus Brewtique4.214.3 mi
- Temple Theater for the Performing Arts4.414.2 mi
- Event Zona - Meridian4.113 mi
- Lake Tom Bailey4.310.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.