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ZIP Code 38721

Sharkey, Mississippi

FIPS 38721

Juniper

ZIP Code 38721 is in the top 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 13th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$81,300

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,000

Median Age

39.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$81,300

Lower than 87%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.59

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$705

Lower than 68%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

65.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

96.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

41.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94

Higher than 91%

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 38721: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38721?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38721 is $81,300, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 38721 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38721 cost about 2.59× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38721?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38721 is $705 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38721?
ZIP Code 38721 averages 65.8°F year-round, summer highs near 92.3°F, winter lows around 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38721 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38721's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94 (higher than 91% 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 →