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ZIP Code 38601

Lafayette, Mississippi

FIPS 38601

Juniper

ZIP Code 38601 is in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$190,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

2,507

Median Age

41

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$190,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,182

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.96

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$822

Lower than 57%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-2.9%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

74.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

68.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.5

Near median

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 38601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38601 is $190,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38601 is $1,182, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38601 cost about 3.96× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38601 is $822 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38601?
ZIP Code 38601 averages 61.9°F year-round, summer highs near 90.3°F, winter lows around 32.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →