The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 39766 sells for about $216,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,144 a month.
ZIP 39766 — Steens
The housing market in 39766 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market conditions are driven by steady demand for affordable rural housing, though limited new construction keeps supply tight. Investors should note the structural constraints of the local market, which requires careful management of vacancy and maintenance costs.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking affordable, rural living with proximity to the employment hubs of Lowndes County.
Median prices moved up 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 6.6% — 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 4.5%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 39766, Lowndes County MS
Crime rates in the Steens area are generally lower than the national average, reflecting a rural community profile with limited reported violent crime incidents.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lowndes County School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural population.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risk varying by proximity to local creek beds.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the broader Lowndes County industrial base and proximity to Columbus, with limited new large-scale commercial development within the ZIP itself.
Property taxes are assessed by Lowndes County based on fair market value; the area is subject to standard Mississippi homestead exemptions for primary residences.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via local highways toward employment centers in Columbus or Starkville.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to local parks and the natural amenities of the Tombigbee River basin.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and modest demand, with rent growth remaining stable compared to urban centers.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing and agricultural sectors within Lowndes County, with significant employment influence from nearby Columbus.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicle infrastructure with no significant public transit coverage.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use management.
The Lowndes County Tax Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to Lowndes County school and general fund levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk profiles common to East Mississippi.
Mississippi has experienced modest net domestic migration shifts, with rural areas seeing stable population retention.
Mississippi is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Sellers are required to provide a property condition disclosure statement, though the state maintains a 'caveat emptor' tradition in many real estate transactions.
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.
Provides local green space and outdoor recreation access.
Regional waterway offering fishing and boating opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.