Rental numbers for Mississippi
3 of 51 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.7%.
- Gross yield
- n/a
- no Zillow rent index
- Median ZIP yield
- 7.7%
- 51 ZIPs with full data
- Cash flow
- n/a
- at 7.78%, 25% down
- Typical price
- $198,000
- Zillow ZHVI, Aug 2026
- Typical rent
- $1,433/mo
- median across 51 tier A ZIPs, Aug 2026
Counties
Gross yield uses Zillow county rent where published, otherwise the median ZIP yield
| Lauderdale County | $128,000 | $1,389 | 13.0% | 7.5% | +$114 | +7.6% |
| Hinds County | $133,000 | $1,316 | 11.9% | 6.7% | +$24 | +4.4% |
| Pike County | $116,000 | $1,108 | 11.5% | 6.1% | -$38 | n/a |
| Hancock County | $237,000 | $1,735 | 8.8% | 5.0% | -$299 | +3.7% |
| Lowndes County | $190,000 | $1,360 | 8.6% | 4.6% | -$289 | +5.8% |
| Jackson County | $216,000 | $1,416 | 7.9% | 4.0% | -$437 | +1.8% |
| Forrest County | $187,000 | $1,204 | 7.7% | 3.6% | -$437 | +2.0% |
| Lee County | $213,000 | $1,353 | 7.6% | 3.8% | -$466 | +2.9% |
| Harrison County | $229,000 | $1,441 | 7.5% | 3.9% | -$492 | +1.3% |
| Rankin County | $270,000 | $1,698 | 7.5% | 4.1% | -$535 | +3.2% |
| Tate County | $249,000 | $1,500 | 7.2% | 3.7% | -$579 | n/a |
| Pearl River County | $215,000 | $1,210 | 6.8% | 3.1% | -$599 | n/a |
| Warren County | $149,000 | $840 | 6.7% | 2.5% | -$498 | n/a |
| DeSoto County | $299,000 | $1,674 | 6.7% | 3.5% | -$749 | +0.4% |
| Lamar County | $266,000 | $1,379 | 6.2% | 2.9% | -$801 | +2.5% |
| Oktibbeha County | $281,000 | $1,433 | 6.1% | 2.8% | -$864 | +5.1% |
| Madison County | $336,000 | $1,712 | 6.1% | 2.9% | -$989 | +5.8% |
| Lafayette County | $405,000 | $2,051 | 6.1% | 3.2% | -$1,114 | +4.7% |
| Adams County | $114,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Alcorn County | $183,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Amite County | $140,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Attala County | $117,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Benton County | $160,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bolivar County | $118,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Calhoun County | $136,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carroll County | $182,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chickasaw County | $147,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Choctaw County | $154,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Claiborne County | $98,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clarke County | $106,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clay County | $159,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Coahoma County | $52,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Copiah County | $131,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Covington County | $180,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Franklin County | $147,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| George County | $216,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Greene County | $168,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Grenada County | $130,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Holmes County | $92,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Humphreys County | $75,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Itawamba County | $171,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jasper County | $139,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson County | $97,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jefferson Davis County | $103,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jones County | $152,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kemper County | $139,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawrence County | $125,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Leake County | $167,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Leflore County | $76,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lincoln County | $172,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marion County | $141,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marshall County | $222,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Monroe County | $165,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Montgomery County | $131,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Neshoba County | $146,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Newton County | $146,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Noxubee County | $113,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Panola County | $186,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Perry County | $167,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pontotoc County | $212,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Prentiss County | $147,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Scott County | $125,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sharkey County | $117,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Simpson County | $162,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Smith County | $168,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stone County | $209,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sunflower County | $94,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tallahatchie County | $119,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tippah County | $151,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tishomingo County | $189,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tunica County | $160,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Union County | $208,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Walthall County | $159,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Washington County | $55,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wayne County | $151,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Webster County | $168,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wilkinson County | $123,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Winston County | $151,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yalobusha County | $160,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Yazoo County | $111,000 | not published | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Highest-yield ZIP codes in Mississippi
Tier A only: Zillow value against Zillow rent
| ZIP | Typical price | Rent | Gross yield | Cash flow /mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39212Jackson | $93,000 | $1,234 | 15.9% | +$205 |
| 39206Jackson | $112,000 | $1,377 | 14.7% | +$199 |
| 39701Columbus | $108,000 | $1,177 | 13.1% | +$67 |
| 39705Columbus | $231,000 | $1,972 | 10.2% | -$34 |
| 39567Pascagoula | $149,000 | $1,242 | 10.0% | -$131 |
| 39581Pascagoula | $140,000 | $1,166 | 10.0% | -$151 |
| 39046Canton | $233,000 | $1,884 | 9.7% | -$118 |
| 39401Hattiesburg | $143,000 | $1,115 | 9.3% | -$218 |
| 39553Gautier | $190,000 | $1,441 | 9.1% | -$235 |
| 38637Horn Lake | $202,000 | $1,501 | 8.9% | -$272 |
Trends
Five years to August 2026
- Price, 12 months
- +2.3%
- Rent, 12 months
- n/a
- Rent minus price growth
- n/a
- Property tax
- 0.72%
- effective rate, ACS 2024
Show the numbers
| Month | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | $175,605 |
| Aug 2022 | $192,718 |
| Aug 2023 | $189,679 |
| Aug 2024 | $191,432 |
| Aug 2025 | $193,179 |
| Aug 2026 | $197,606 |
Costs that vary by state
- Effective property tax
- 0.72%
- Census ACS 2024
- Landlord insurance default
- $2,435/yr
- NAIC HO-3 $2,029 x 1.2
- Permits per 1,000 households
- 7.6
- last 12 months
- Median typical price
- $231,000
- tier A ZIPs
Metros
Questions
- Is Mississippi good for rental property?
- 3 of 51 ZIP codes with full Zillow data in this state are cash-flow positive; the median gross yield is 7.7%. Cash flow assumes the typical home in each ZIP, 7.78% with 25% down and the default costs.
- What is the average property tax rate in Mississippi?
- About 0.72% of value statewide (Census ACS median taxes paid over median value). Rates vary widely by county; the county table above links to each.
- What does landlord insurance cost in Mississippi?
- NAIC's 2023 average homeowners (HO-3) premium in Mississippi was $2,029. Landlord policies usually cost more, so this site assumes $2,435 a year. Quotes depend on the property, coverage and claims history.
Sources and method
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), mid tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical home value by ZIP, county, metro and state, and the price trend.
- Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), all homes plus multifamily, smoothed
Zillow Research. Read: 2026-08.
Typical market rent by ZIP, county and metro, and the rent trend (tier A pages).
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026
US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Read: FY2026.
Rent by bedroom count for every ZIP. The rent used on tier B pages, and a reference on all pages. It is the 40th percentile gross rent, so it runs below market.
- American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020 to 2024 (B25103 median real estate taxes paid, B25077 median home value, B11001 households)
US Census Bureau. Read: 2020 to 2024.
Effective property tax rate (median taxes paid divided by median value) by ZIP code tabulation area, county and state; households for the permits ratio.
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, 30-year fixed (FRED series MORTGAGE30US)
Freddie Mac via the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Read: 2026-09-24.
The weekly 30-year rate. The site adds a disclosed investor premium to it for the loan payment.
- Building Permits Survey, county monthly files
US Census Bureau. Read: 2025-09 to 2026-08.
New housing units permitted in the last 12 months per 1,000 households, a supply-pressure signal.
- NAIC Homeowners Insurance Report, data for 2023
National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Read: 2023.
Average HO-3 homeowners premium by state, multiplied by 1.2 as a landlord-policy assumption.
Data: Zillow Research (ZHVI, ZORI), HUD, US Census Bureau, Freddie Mac. Every formula is on the methodology page.
Estimates from public data for a typical property. Not investment, tax or legal advice. Your property, financing and costs will differ.