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ZIP Code 38603

Benton, Mississippi

FIPS 38603

Juniper

ZIP Code 38603 is in the 28th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$143,400

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,530

Median Age

50.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$143,400

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$748

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.28

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$646

Lower than 72%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

60

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

52.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

71

Annual Precipitation (in)

57

Annual Snowfall (in)

2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56%

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 38603: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38603?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38603 is $143,400, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38603?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38603 is $748, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38603 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38603 cost about 3.28× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38603?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38603 is $646 a month, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38603?
ZIP Code 38603 averages 60°F year-round, summer highs near 88°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.2 (higher than 56% 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 →