2026 Rankings

Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Mississippi — 2026

Last updated: July 19, 2026

532 ZIP codes ranked by Purchase Risk #1: ZIP 39113 (Mayersville, MS) - 70/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 532 ZIP codes with data in Mississippi, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Mississippi Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 532
Highest value 70/100
Median value 36/100
State Mississippi

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Purchase Risk Safety Score
1 39113 Mayersville MS 70/100 89/100
2 38768 Rome MS 69/100 93/100
3 38769 Rosedale MS 68/100 84/100
4 38738 Parchman MS 66/100 85/100
5 38767 Rena Lara MS 65/100 89/100
6 39159 Rolling Fork MS 65/100 79/100
7 38614 Clarksdale MS 64/100 68/100
8 38646 Marks MS 64/100 75/100
9 39211 Jackson MS 64/100 50/100
10 39203 Jackson MS 62/100 65/100
11 39209 Jackson MS 62/100 55/100
12 39216 Jackson MS 62/100 60/100
13 39567 Pascagoula MS 62/100 73/100
14 39581 Pascagoula MS 62/100 73/100
15 38703 Greenville MS 61/100 73/100
16 39162 Satartia MS 61/100 86/100
17 39501 Gulfport MS 61/100 73/100
18 39193 Whitfield MS 60/100 89/100
19 39204 Jackson MS 60/100 60/100
20 39206 Jackson MS 60/100 55/100
21 39563 Moss Point MS 60/100 73/100
22 38721 Anguilla MS 59/100 69/100
23 38746 Gunnison MS 59/100 77/100
24 39210 Jackson MS 59/100 66/100
25 39213 Jackson MS 59/100 55/100
26 39507 Gulfport MS 59/100 73/100
27 38737 Drew MS 58/100 86/100
28 38762 Mound Bayou MS 58/100 89/100
29 39038 Belzoni MS 58/100 78/100
30 39150 Port Gibson MS 58/100 83/100
31 39202 Jackson MS 58/100 60/100
32 39652 Magnolia MS 58/100 83/100
33 38631 Friars Point MS 57/100 90/100
34 38701 Greenville MS 57/100 78/100
35 38725 Benoit MS 57/100 79/100
36 39201 Jackson MS 57/100 55/100
37 39212 Jackson MS 57/100 55/100
38 38726 Beulah MS 56/100 79/100
39 38921 Charleston MS 56/100 76/100
40 38963 Tutwiler MS 56/100 68/100
41 39054 Cary MS 56/100 93/100
42 39194 Yazoo City MS 56/100 79/100
43 39669 Woodville MS 56/100 68/100
44 39429 Columbia MS 55/100 79/100
45 38643 Lambert MS 54/100 88/100
46 38774 Shelby MS 54/100 94/100
47 39564 Ocean Springs MS 54/100 74/100
48 38670 Sledge MS 53/100 69/100
49 38676 Tunica MS 53/100 79/100
50 38947 North Carrollton MS 53/100 93/100
51 39095 Lexington MS 53/100 83/100
52 39180 Vicksburg MS 53/100 74/100
53 39503 Gulfport MS 53/100 73/100
54 39556 Kiln MS 53/100 79/100
55 39562 Moss Point MS 53/100 78/100
56 39701 Columbus MS 53/100 60/100
57 38645 Lyon MS 52/100 89/100
58 38720 Alligator MS 52/100 89/100
59 38756 Leland MS 52/100 83/100
60 38950 Philipp MS 52/100 93/100
61 39359 Sebastopol MS 52/100 93/100
62 39665 Sontag MS 52/100 94/100
63 38617 Coahoma MS 51/100 89/100
64 38764 Pace MS 51/100 89/100
65 38901 Grenada MS 51/100 76/100
66 39183 Vicksburg MS 51/100 79/100
67 39530 Biloxi MS 51/100 69/100
68 39571 Pass Christian MS 51/100 74/100
69 39653 Meadville MS 51/100 93/100
70 38722 Arcola MS 50/100 93/100
71 38730 Boyle MS 50/100 80/100
72 38771 Ruleville MS 50/100 89/100
73 39073 Florence MS 50/100 65/100
74 39079 Goodman MS 50/100 97/100
75 38644 Lula MS 49/100 88/100
76 38732 Cleveland MS 49/100 84/100
77 38736 Doddsville MS 49/100 93/100
78 38759 Merigold MS 49/100 89/100
79 38772 Scott MS 49/100 89/100
80 38930 Greenwood MS 49/100 68/100
81 39477 Sandersville MS 49/100 85/100
82 39576 Waveland MS 49/100 67/100
83 39648 Mccomb MS 49/100 82/100
84 38621 Crenshaw MS 48/100 94/100
85 38748 Hollandale MS 48/100 89/100
86 38941 Itta Bena MS 48/100 79/100
87 39205 Jackson MS 48/100 65/100
88 39207 Jackson MS 48/100 65/100
89 39215 Jackson MS 48/100 65/100
90 39225 Jackson MS 48/100 70/100
91 39235 Jackson MS 48/100 66/100
92 39236 Jackson MS 48/100 65/100
93 39250 Jackson MS 48/100 70/100
94 39269 Jackson MS 48/100 70/100
95 39271 Jackson MS 48/100 66/100
96 39282 Jackson MS 48/100 70/100
97 39283 Jackson MS 48/100 66/100
98 39284 Jackson MS 48/100 65/100
99 39286 Jackson MS 48/100 65/100
100 39289 Jackson MS 48/100 70/100

Methodology

The Home Purchase Risk Score combines environmental hazards that create unexpected costs for homebuyers: water system violations requiring filtration, lead service lines requiring replacement, radon requiring mitigation systems, flood zones requiring insurance, and aging infrastructure requiring upgrades. These are factors that standard home inspections may not fully capture.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-07-19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Home Purchase Risk Score?

This score (0-100) estimates the hidden environmental costs a homebuyer may face: water filtration needs, lead pipe replacement, radon mitigation, flood insurance, and infrastructure upgrades. Higher scores mean more potential unexpected expenses after purchase.

What should homebuyers do in high-risk ZIP codes?

Request a water quality test, check for lead service lines with the utility, test for radon before closing, verify FEMA flood zone designation, and factor in potential remediation costs ($5,000-$30,000+) to your budget.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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