39451, Leakesville, MS

The 39451 zip code of Leakesville, MS is located in the Mississippi Delta region and has a population of approximately 7,000. The median household income in this zip code is $39,000, which is lower than the national median household income of $53,046. The percentage of households that are below the poverty line is also high at 27%.

Home equity and home prices in the 39451 zip code are both low compared to other areas of the country. The average home value in this zip code is $128,000, which is less than half the national average home value of $247,500. Additionally, only 43% of homes in this zip code are owner-occupied, which is lower than the national homeownership rate of 63%.

One reason why home values and home equity are low in this area may be due to its location within the Mississippi Delta region. This region has been hit hard by economic recession and job loss over recent years. Additionally, many people who live in this area have low incomes and may not be able to afford to purchase a home or take out a loan to improve their current home.