The basics
Total Population
1,221
Median Age
49.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$135,700
Lower than 72%
Median Property Tax
$903
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.03
Lower than 75%
Median Rent
$530
Lower than 76%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
60
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
41.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
67.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
58.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
64.8
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 38856: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38856?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 38856 is $135,700, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38856?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38856 is $903, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 38856 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 38856 cost about 2.03× the median household income, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38856?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38856 is $530 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38856?
- ZIP Code 38856 averages 60°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 38856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 38856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.8 (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 →