The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 38925 sells for about $123,400, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $491 a month.
ZIP 38925 — Duck Hill
The housing market in 38925 is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, modest price appreciation. Limited inventory and a rural economic base keep the market quiet, with demand primarily driven by local residents rather than outside investors.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families, retirees, or individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.3% · poverty 17.9% — 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 3.8%/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 38925, Montgomery County MS
Crime rates in the Duck Hill area are generally lower than the national average, consistent with rural Montgomery County trends.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Montgomery County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural Mississippi districts regarding funding and performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Big Black River basin.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail; there is minimal large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Montgomery County based on millage rates set by the county, school district, and local municipal authorities.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby Grenada or Winona for employment via US Highway 51.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, and access to nearby rural parks and community spaces.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and modest demand, with most units consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with limited major corporate employers within the immediate ZIP code.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via US-51 and local county roads.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Montgomery County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated periodically based on state guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Montgomery County school and general fund taxes; no significant MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, though generally lower than coastal Mississippi areas.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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 park providing basic recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.