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ZIP Code 39479

Covington, Mississippi

FIPS 39479

Juniper

ZIP Code 39479 is in the top 1% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 30% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 5% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$136,200

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.1

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,513

Median Age

35.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$136,200

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$588

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.87

Near median

Median Rent

$532

Lower than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

71%

Higher than 95%

Appreciation 1yr %

22%

Higher than 99%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-2.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

66

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

70.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

40.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.1

Higher than 70%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 39479: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 39479?
The median home value in ZIP Code 39479 is $136,200, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 39479?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 39479 is $588, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 39479 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 39479 cost about 2.87× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 39479?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 39479 is $532 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 39479?
Home prices in ZIP Code 39479 have moved 71% over the past five years (22% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 39479?
ZIP Code 39479 averages 66°F year-round, summer highs near 93.2°F, winter lows around 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 39479 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 39479's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.1 (higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →