The basics
Total Population
2,521
Median Age
39.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$174,800
Median Property Tax
$636
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
94%
Appreciation 1yr %
10%
Pandemic Gain %
55%
Recession Drop %
-7.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29
Avg Temperature (°F)
55.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
90.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
58.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
13.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
76.1
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 38553: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38553?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 38553 is $174,800, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38553?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38553 is $636, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 38553 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 38553 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38553?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 38553 have moved 94% over the past five years (10% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38553?
- ZIP Code 38553 averages 55.5°F year-round, summer highs near 81.6°F, winter lows around 29°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 38553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 38553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.1 (higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →