The basics
Total Population
16,385
Median Age
39.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$153,400
Median Property Tax
$809
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Median Rent
$761
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Appreciation 1yr %
0.49%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-5.9%
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
93.3
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 38261: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38261?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 38261 is $153,400, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38261?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38261 is $809, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 38261 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 38261 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38261?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38261 is $761 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38261?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 38261 have moved 51% over the past five years (0.49% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38261?
- ZIP Code 38261 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 38261 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 38261's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.3 (higher than 90% 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 →