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ZIP Code 39520

Hancock, Mississippi

FIPS 39520

Juniper

ZIP Code 39520 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 14% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$225,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

15,561

Median Age

50.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$225,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,546

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.63

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,127

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

60%

Higher than 86%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.1%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

43.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

67

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

47.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

17.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

65

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79

Higher than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

1

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 39520: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 39520?
The median home value in ZIP Code 39520 is $225,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 39520?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 39520 is $1,546, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 39520 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 39520 cost about 3.63× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 39520?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 39520 is $1,127 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 39520?
Home prices in ZIP Code 39520 have moved 60% over the past five years (8.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 39520?
ZIP Code 39520 averages 67°F year-round, summer highs near 88.1°F, winter lows around 43.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 39520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 39520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 1 per $1,000 of building value.

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