The basics
Total Population
1,122
Median Age
40.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$136,100
Lower than 72%
Median Property Tax
$893
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.93
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.9
Avg Temperature (°F)
59
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
41.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
95.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
58
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
61.3
Near median
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 38838: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38838?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 38838 is $136,100, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38838?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38838 is $893, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 38838 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 38838 cost about 2.93× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38838?
- ZIP Code 38838 averages 59°F year-round, summer highs near 87.5°F, winter lows around 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 38838 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 38838's FEMA National Risk Index score is 61.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →