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ZIP Code 38701

Washington, Mississippi

FIPS 38701

Juniper

ZIP Code 38701 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 35% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$127,300

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

76.5

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,853

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$127,300

Lower than 74%

Median Property Tax

$1,185

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$864

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-5.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

64

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

79.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

41

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

76.5

Higher than 65%

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 38701: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38701?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38701 is $127,300, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38701?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38701 is $1,185, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38701 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38701 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38701?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38701 is $864 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38701?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38701 have moved 44% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38701?
ZIP Code 38701 averages 64°F year-round, summer highs near 90.6°F, winter lows around 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38701 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38701's FEMA National Risk Index score is 76.5 (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 →