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ZIP Code 38642

Benton, Mississippi

FIPS 38642

Juniper

ZIP Code 38642 is in the top 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$143,200

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,126

Median Age

35.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$143,200

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$735

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.41

Lower than 65%

Median Rent

$684

Lower than 69%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

44.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower 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 38642: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38642?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38642 is $143,200, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38642?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38642 is $735, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38642 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38642 cost about 2.41× the median household income, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38642?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38642 is $684 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38642?
ZIP Code 38642 averages 59.6°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38642 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38642's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.9 (lower 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 →