Mold Removal Cost And Risk In Hinds County, MS
A typical professional mold job in Hinds County runs about $1,350 to $5,350 before rebuild, using the Jackson, MS price level. Below are the 19 ZIP code neighborhoods, the age of the homes, FEMA's water hazard ratings and Mississippi rules.
1974Median year homes were built
62%Homes built before 1980
42%Homes rented, not owned
$151,200Median home value
106,225Housing units
222,494People
Half the homes in Hinds County were built before 1974, and 62 percent went up before 1980. Older plumbing, roofs and window seals are where slow leaks start, and slow leaks are the mold most home policies leave out. About 42 percent of homes in Hinds County are rented, so most households here carry an owner's policy on the building itself.
Housing age swings by neighborhood. ZIP 39202 has the oldest homes here, a median year of 1956, and ZIP 39272 the newest, 2001.
Typical Prices In Hinds County
| Job | Size | National Range | Hinds County Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mold Remediation | a typical professional job | $1,500 to $6,000 | $1,350 to $5,350 |
| Mold Remediation | an attic | $2,000 to $7,500 | $1,800 to $6,700 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a visual inspection | $200 to $600 | $200 to $550 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | an inspection with samples | $300 to $1,000 | $250 to $900 |
| Mold Inspection and Testing | a clearance test | $300 to $800 | $250 to $700 |
The standard limited fungi endorsement caps mold at $5,000. Against a typical job here of up to $5,350, that cap falls short by about $350 at the top of that range. Read the form
Water Hazards FEMA Rates Here
FEMA rates Hinds County high for inland flooding, cold wave, winter weather. Water from these events is where mold claims start, and flood water is a separate policy. FloodSmart says mold damage is not covered under standard NFIP flood policies. FloodSmart
| Hazard | FEMA Risk Rating |
|---|---|
| Inland flooding | Relatively High |
| Coastal flooding | Not Applicable |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold wave | Relatively High |
| Winter weather | Relatively High |
ZIP Code Neighborhoods In Hinds County
| ZIP | Area | Median Year Built | Built Before 1980 | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39041 | Hinds County | 1987 | 42% | $167,000 |
| 39056 | Clinton | 1983 | 44% | $220,700 |
| 39066 | Hinds County | 1995 | 31% | $142,900 |
| 39154 | Hinds County | 1990 | 38% | $217,200 |
| 39170 | Hinds County | 1994 | 23% | $235,700 |
| 39175 | Hinds County | 1981 | 49% | $97,900 |
| 39201 | Jackson | 1975 | 53% | Not published |
| 39202 | Jackson | 1956 | 82% | $211,300 |
| 39203 | Jackson | 1961 | 73% | $53,000 |
| 39204 | Jackson | 1969 | 71% | $68,200 |
| 39206 | Jackson | 1968 | 75% | $117,400 |
| 39209 | Hinds County | 1966 | 76% | $74,600 |
| 39210 | Jackson | Not published | 100% | Not published |
| 39211 | Jackson | 1976 | 60% | $198,300 |
| 39212 | Jackson | 1973 | 72% | $105,500 |
| 39213 | Jackson | 1966 | 85% | $73,600 |
| 39216 | Jackson | 1972 | 67% | $249,600 |
| 39217 | Jackson | Not published | 0% | Not published |
| 39272 | Byram | 2001 | 13% | $175,900 |
Cities And Towns
Mississippi Rules On Mold
Mississippi Mold And Insurance Rules
- A home policy usually limits mold coverage. MID Consumer's Quick Guide To Homeowner's Insurance
- Insurers must give a checklist that says whether your home and belongings are insured against mold. MID Regulation 2007-1