Private Schools Market: ZIP 39747
Opportunity Score
30
/ 100
Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 39747 is an rural area. with a population of 1,415 and household incomes below the national median ($49,902).
Area Profile
1,415
Population
$49,902
Median Income
-33% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
Median Age: 46.8 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 17.3% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$930
2BR Fair Market Rent
$670
Median Gross Rent
$90 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$130 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.
- This is a rural ZIP. Your customer radius is wider, marketing costs are lower, but you'll work harder for each lead.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Rural
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
-33% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
39767
6.5 mi
Pop: 537
$44,936
Walk: 3.5
39745
9.8 mi
Pop: 724
$45,114
Walk: 2.2
38967
12.8 mi
Pop: 7,048
$39,632
Walk: 3.7
38925
15.3 mi
Pop: 1,839
$38,250
39176
17.3 mi
Pop: 2,638
$34,345
39772
18.3 mi
Pop: 2,001
$40,956
Walk: 3.5
39744
19.5 mi
Pop: 5,308
$49,907
Walk: 5.7
39771
21.7 mi
Pop: 131
$59,583
Walk: 3.8
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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