39208 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 39208 (Pearl, Mississippi) pay a median of $1,184/year in property taxes on homes valued at $173,900. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 7% below the Mississippi state average of 0.73%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 39208 is approximately $99, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Rankin County. This is $274 more than the Mississippi average of $910/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Mississippi, 39208 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 39074 (0.68%) and 38655 (0.68%).

In Pearl, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $58,878, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Mississippi reassesses property at market value upon sale, with no statewide cap on assessment increases for new owners. Rankin County offers a Homestead Exemption of $7,500 off assessed value for primary residences — file with the Rankin County Assessor's office immediately after closing. Contact the Rankin County Assessor to confirm your exemption eligibility and note the 30-day appeal deadline from your Notice of Assessment.