Petal, Mississippi · ZIP 39465

Petal — ZIP 39465

Petal (39465) scores 81/100 — 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 $228K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency71%

Avg reading proficiency57%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$228K

Median rent$1,331/mo

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

$228K

Median Rent

$1,331/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

405

Violent Crime

Property Crime

377

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Forrest 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
Petal High School	09–13	1,324	80%	58%
Petal Middle School	07–08	645	73%	55%
Petal Upper Elementary	05–06	632	71%	62%
Petal Elementary 3-4	03–04	636	70%	63%
Runnelstown School	KG–05	173	62%	47%
Petal Primary School	PK–02	1,016	Not reported	Not reported

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

23,122

Median Income

$74K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 39465 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 39465 has a school score of 66/100. 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 39465 is approximately $228K. 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 39465 in Petal has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100. 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.