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ZIP Code 38778

Sunflower, Mississippi

FIPS 38778

Juniper

ZIP Code 38778 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 14th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$86,900

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,358

Median Age

33.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$86,900

Lower than 86%

Median Property Tax

$968

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.16

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$440

Lower than 77%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

73

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

55.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.2

Higher than 75%

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 38778: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38778?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38778 is $86,900, lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38778?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38778 is $968, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38778 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38778 cost about 2.16× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38778?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38778 is $440 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38778?
ZIP Code 38778 averages 64.2°F year-round, summer highs near 90°F, winter lows around 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38778 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38778's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.2 (higher than 75% 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 →