The basics
Total Population
917
Median Age
45.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$250,000
Higher than 61%
Median Property Tax
$855
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.57
Higher than 67%
Median Rent
$683
Lower than 69%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
28.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
57.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
42.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
86.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
53.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
5.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
78.2
Higher than 67%
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 38253: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38253?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 38253 is $250,000, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38253?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38253 is $855, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 38253 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 38253 cost about 3.57× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38253?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38253 is $683 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38253?
- ZIP Code 38253 averages 57.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 38253 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 38253's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.2 (higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →