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ZIP Code 38949

Lafayette, Mississippi

FIPS 38949

Juniper

ZIP Code 38949 is in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 71th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$308,600

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

287

Median Age

51.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$308,600

Higher than 71%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

68.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

75.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

59

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69%

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 38949: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 38949?
The median home value in ZIP Code 38949 is $308,600, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 38949?
ZIP Code 38949 averages 61.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 38949 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 38949's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.5 (higher than 69% 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 →