← Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 38868

Lee, Mississippi

ZCTA 38868

Juniper

ZIP Code 38868 is in the lowest 39% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 6% nationally for median income. And it sits in the lowest 36% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$41,030

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.47×

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

57.1

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 38868, in Lee, Mississippi.

The basics

Total Population

4,371

Median Age

38.2

Population Density

59.84

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$791

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.56%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$894

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

24%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

9.4%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

76.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

62

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

57.1

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 38868: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38868?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38868 is $791, an effective rate of 0.56% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38868 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38868 cost about 3.47× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38868?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38868 is $894 a month, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 38868?
ZIP Code 38868 has a population of 4,371, about 59.84 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38868?
ZIP Code 38868 averages 63.2°F year-round, summer highs near 91.4°F, winter lows around 34.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 38868 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38868's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.1 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

TermsPrivacyData disclaimer