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Indianola, Mississippi · ZIP 38751

Indianola — ZIP 38751

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Indianola (38751) scores 77/100 — Good for Mississippi. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $85K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index56/100
Avg math proficiency39%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby4

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100
Typical home value$85K

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

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Inverness, MississippiInvernessZIP 38753
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66▼11 vs here
Sunflower, MississippiSunflowerZIP 38778
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Shaw, MississippiShawZIP 38773
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$85K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

65

Violent Crime

11

Property Crime

54

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sunflower 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
Lockard Elementary SchoolKG–03393
52%
52%
Robert L Merritt Junior High07–09341
43%
15%
Carver Elementary04–06250
23%
29%
Gentry High School10–12465Not reported
22%

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.

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Demographics

Population

10,255

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

36.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38751 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 38751 has a school score of 56/100. 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 38751 is approximately $85K. 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 38751 in Indianola has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. 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.