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ZIP Code 38843

Itawamba, Mississippi

FIPS 38843

Juniper

ZIP Code 38843 is in the top 28% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$150,200

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,303

Median Age

36

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$150,200

Lower than 68%

Median Property Tax

$1,187

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.68

Lower than 58%

Median Rent

$779

Lower than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

35%

Higher than 58%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.9%

Higher than 72%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-1.7%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

55.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

66.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

61.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73%

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 38843: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38843?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38843 is $150,200, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38843?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38843 is $1,187, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38843 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38843 cost about 2.68× the median household income, lower than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38843?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38843 is $779 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38843?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38843 have moved 35% over the past five years (1.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38843?
ZIP Code 38843 averages 60.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38843 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38843's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 73% 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 →