Private Schools Market: ZIP 39440
Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Fair
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 39440 is an suburban area. with a population of 20,111 and household incomes below the national median ($38,687).
Area Profile
20,111
Population
$38,687
Median Income
-48% vs. national
Suburban
Area Type
Median Age: 33.5 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 12.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 39440.
5
Child Care Centers
2.5 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,020
2BR Fair Market Rent
$856
Median Gross Rent
$110 K
Median Home Value
13
Bank Branches
$1.3 M 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 $38,687. Price sensitivity is real. Build your model around volume or keep overhead minimal.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Suburban
- Related Businesses
- 5
- Bank Branches
- 13
vs. National Average
Median Income
-48% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
39443
5.1 mi
Pop: 22,932
$59,070
Walk: 7.9
39437
9.2 mi
Pop: 12,287
$56,812
Walk: 7.0
39477
10.4 mi
Pop: 479
$47,250
39480
11.6 mi
Pop: 1,947
$58,929
Walk: 5.3
39481
13.6 mi
Pop: 1,404
$59,871
39464
15.1 mi
Pop: 3,240
$67,806
39439
15.5 mi
Pop: 4,497
$34,628
Walk: 3.3
39459
17.7 mi
Pop: 4,097
$71,209
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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