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Zcta 38672, MS — ZIP 38672

Population: 16,436 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 38672 (Zcta 38672, MS) is $331,763 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,500 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,298/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$331,763

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$331,763
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+57.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$339,839
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$345,500
Median list price
$343,500
Median price per sqft
$162
1-year sale-price change
+4.9%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
79
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
91
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,298/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,191/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,301/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,717/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,981/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
Schools include
DeSoto Central Middle School, DeSoto Central Elementary, DeSoto Central Primary School, DeSoto Central High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Memphis Defense Depot (DLA) (13.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
252
Days with Moderate air quality
112
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
77,810
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
65,987

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Vaiden Landing Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CRITTENDEN, INC, PERIMETER BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WEST MEMPHIS, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH MS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+755 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2008
Housing built before 1970
6.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
81.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,848
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,611
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
890

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 38672State medianUS median
Typical home value$331,763$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$345,500$224,950$325,000
Median days on market41 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,298/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,848$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 38672?
$331,763.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38672?
$345,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38672?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38672?
Typical rent: $2,298/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38672?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, heat wave.
Is ZIP 38672 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 38672. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38672?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38672?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38672?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38672?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 38672 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 38672?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38672?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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