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Camden, MS — ZIP 39045

Population: 1,013 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39045 (Camden, MS) is $98,500. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$98,500

Median home value

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$98,500
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Active listings
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,105/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,289/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,536/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,694/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.8 : 1
Schools include
Velma Jackson High School, Camden Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Southeastern Wood Preserving (19.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,915
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,404

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Peterson Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER, ST DOMINIC-JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+383 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.5%
Median annual property tax
$485
Households with broadband internet
23.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
54,631
Average weekly wage
$1,113
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
457

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39045?
$98,500.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39045?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,289/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39045?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, drought, hail.
Is ZIP 39045 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39045?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39045?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39045?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 39045?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 39045 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39045?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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