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ZIP Code 38863

Pontotoc, Mississippi

FIPS 38863

Juniper

ZIP Code 38863 is in the top 28% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 29% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$156,400

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

80.9

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,046

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$156,400

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$895

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.16

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$864

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 72%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.84%

Higher than 64%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-2.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

51.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

62.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

80.9

Higher than 71%

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 38863: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38863?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38863 is $156,400, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38863?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38863 is $895, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38863 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38863 cost about 3.16× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38863?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38863 is $864 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 38863?
Home prices in ZIP Code 38863 have moved 50% over the past five years (-0.84% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38863?
ZIP Code 38863 averages 61.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38863 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38863's FEMA National Risk Index score is 80.9 (higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →