Private Schools Market: ZIP 39168
Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 39168 is an rural area. with a population of 5,950 and household incomes below the national median ($44,236).
Area Profile
5,950
Population
$44,236
Median Income
-41% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 43.0 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.1% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$701
Median Gross Rent
$97 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$110 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Mississippi
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- Median income sits at $44,236. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-41% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
39116
9.8 mi
Pop: 2,552
$71,855
39480
11.0 mi
Pop: 1,947
$58,929
Walk: 5.3
39481
12.2 mi
Pop: 1,404
$59,871
39422
13.2 mi
Pop: 4,534
$52,132
Walk: 4.5
39153
15.7 mi
Pop: 2,443
$36,625
39428
16.7 mi
Pop: 8,626
$45,840
Walk: 7.8
39119
18.7 mi
Pop: 6,199
$62,525
Walk: 8.0
39440
20.5 mi
Pop: 20,111
$38,687
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the PrivateSchoolCost calculator.
About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits