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ZIP Code 39401

Forrest, Mississippi

FIPS 39401

Juniper

ZIP Code 39401 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$134,300

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

42,531

Median Age

30.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$134,300

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$1,102

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.27

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$948

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

52%

Higher than 76%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-8.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

40.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

95.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

34.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.2

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 39401: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 39401?
The median home value in ZIP Code 39401 is $134,300, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 39401?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 39401 is $1,102, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 39401 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 39401 cost about 3.27× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 39401?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 39401 is $948 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 39401?
Home prices in ZIP Code 39401 have moved 52% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 39401?
ZIP Code 39401 averages 66.5°F year-round, summer highs near 91.1°F, winter lows around 40.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 39401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 39401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.2 (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 →