Radon in ZIP code 39119

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ZIP 39119 crosses 4 county lines. Most of its land (56%) is in Covington County, Mississippi. EPA’s radon zone for this area: Zone 3, low potential.

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Zone 3 Covington County, MS · 56% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Smith County, MS · 15.8% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Jefferson Davis County, MS · 15.7% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

Zone 3 Simpson County, MS · 12.5% of the ZIP’s land area

Predicted average indoor screening level below 2 pCi/L.

What this means for homes in 39119

EPA built its zone map county by county in 1993, so every address in each part of 39119 shares its county’s prediction. The zone is a starting point, not a measurement of your house. A Zone 3 prediction is the lowest, but EPA still finds homes above the action level in these areas.

Because 39119 crosses county lines, your county depends on your street. Your property tax bill or county assessor site shows which county you are in. Next: read how to test your home, then check the number with the level calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the radon zone for ZIP code 39119?

ZIP 39119 spans 4 counties. The highest-potential zone among them is Zone 3 (low potential). Covington County: Zone 3 (56% of the ZIP's land); Smith County: Zone 3 (15.8% of the ZIP's land); Jefferson Davis County: Zone 3 (15.7% of the ZIP's land); Simpson County: Zone 3 (12.5% of the ZIP's land).

Should I test for radon in 39119?

Yes. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone, because radon varies from house to house. Fix the home if a confirmed result is 4 pCi/L or higher, and consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L.

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  • Short-term vs. long-term test: which to use
  • Closed-house conditions and where to place the kit
  • What 2, 4 and 8 pCi/L mean and when to fix

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Sources

  1. U.S. EPA, EPA Map of Radon Zones (text version)
  2. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 ZCTA to County Relationship File
Radon in ZIP 39119 (Covington County, MS): EPA radon zone · Radon by ZIP