Private Schools Market: ZIP 39562
Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 39562 is an urban area. with a population of 17,142 and household incomes near the national median ($55,602).
Area Profile
17,142
Population
$55,602
Median Income
-25% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 46.6 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 9.6% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,030
2BR Fair Market Rent
$976
Median Gross Rent
$160 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$34 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-25% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
39563
8.9 mi
Pop: 12,023
$46,672
Walk: 6.5
36541
11.0 mi
Pop: 16,353
$76,622
Walk: 4.4
39581
13.5 mi
Pop: 11,519
$37,571
Walk: 7.1
39567
13.8 mi
Pop: 10,300
$50,792
Walk: 7.7
39553
14.1 mi
Pop: 17,644
$63,091
36568
15.2 mi
Pop: 13
36695
15.5 mi
Pop: 52,923
$75,236
Walk: 7.5
39595
15.9 mi
Pop: 36
Walk: 7.1
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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