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ZIP Code 38871

Pontotoc, Mississippi

FIPS 38871

Juniper

ZIP Code 38871 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 17th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$97,800

Lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,337

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$97,800

Lower than 83%

Median Property Tax

$790

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.53

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$649

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-5.8%

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

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.2

Higher than 56%

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 38871: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38871?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38871 is $97,800, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 38871?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 38871 is $790, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 38871 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 38871 cost about 1.53× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 38871?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 38871 is $649 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38871?
ZIP Code 38871 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 38871 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38871's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.2 (higher than 56% 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 →