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ZIP Code 39478

Walthall, Mississippi

FIPS 39478

Juniper

ZIP Code 39478 is in the top 28% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 18th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$102,300

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

78.8

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,043

Median Age

55.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$102,300

Lower than 82%

Median Property Tax

$991

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.15

Lower than 72%

Median Rent

$1,114

Higher than 67%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

66

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

75.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

36.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

78.8

Higher than 68%

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 39478: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 39478?
The median home value in ZIP Code 39478 is $102,300, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 39478?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 39478 is $991, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 39478 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 39478 cost about 2.15× the median household income, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 39478?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 39478 is $1,114 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 39478?
ZIP Code 39478 averages 66°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 38.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 39478 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 39478's FEMA National Risk Index score is 78.8 (higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

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