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Brookhaven, Mississippi · ZIP 39601

Brookhaven — ZIP 39601

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Brookhaven (39601) scores 72/100 — Good for Mississippi. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $166K.

72OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share12%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$166K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$166K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

277

Violent Crime

33

Property Crime

244

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lincoln County, Mississippi (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
West Lincoln SchoolKG–12636
70%
62%
Brookhaven High School09–13761
42%
37%
Enterprise Attendance CenterKG–12667
42%
48%
Brookhaven Elementary School03–04368
38%
32%
Lipsey Middle School05–06341
36%
37%
Alexander Junior High07–08340
36%
26%
Loyd Star Attendance CenterPK–12741
28%
38%
Mamie Martin ElementaryPK–02622Not reportedNot reported
MS School Of The Arts11–12104Not reported
75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,748

Median Income

$44K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 39601 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 39601 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 39601 is approximately $166K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 39601 in Brookhaven has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.