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ZIP Code 38655

Lafayette, Mississippi

FIPS 38655

Juniper

ZIP Code 38655 is in the top 7% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$340,000

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.9

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

46,156

Median Age

32.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$340,000

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,990

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.98

Higher than 85%

Median Rent

$1,090

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.9%

Higher than 93%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-4.6%

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)

60.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

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 38655: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38655?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38655 is $340,000, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38655?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38655 is $1,990, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38655 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38655 cost about 4.98× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38655?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38655 is $1,090 a month, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38655?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38655 have moved 67% over the past five years (8.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38655?
ZIP Code 38655 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 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38655 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38655's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.9 (lower than 56% 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 →