39440 — Laurel, MS Home Values
Typical home value $113,996 as of June 2026 · 14th of 15 in Laurel, MS
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 39440, June 2021 to June 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 39440 compares in the Laurel, MS area
ZIP code 39440 (Laurel, MS) has a typical home value of $113,996 as of June 2026, ranking 14th of 15 ZIP codes tracked in the Laurel, MS area, more expensive than about 13% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved -4.5% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +3.9%, from $109,743 in June 2021 to $113,996 in June 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 7.5× the annual rent ($1,271/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Laurel, MS forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Laurel.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 39440 has a population of 20,111, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 63.2% Black or African American, 32% White, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% Asian, and 0.5% two or more races.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEX | 1100 W 11TH STREET, LAUREL, MS | 0.8 mi |
| LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL | 1100 W 12TH STREET, LAUREL, MS | 0.9 mi |
| LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL | 1600 Grandview Drive, Laurel, MS | 0.9 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 39440?
$113,996 as of June 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 39440 an expensive ZIP code in the Laurel, MS area?
39440 ranks 14th of 15 ZIP codes in the Laurel, MS area by typical home value, more expensive than about 13% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 39440 changed over the past year?
-4.5% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 39440?
The typical home price is 7.5× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,271/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 39440?
20,111, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 39440?
LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL VOC COMPLEX (0.8 mi), LAUREL HIGH SCHOOL (0.9 mi), LAUREL MIDDLE SCHOOL (0.9 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 39440?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of June 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Laurel, MS forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.