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Coldwater, MS — ZIP 38618

Population: 9,866 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38618 (Coldwater, MS) is $244,605 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,900 after a median 53 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,605

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

53

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,605
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+83.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$245,117
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$339,900
Median list price
$339,900
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
+15.4%
Median days on market
53 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$860/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,620/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Schools include
EAST TATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL, SENATOBIA TATE CO REGIONAL VOC CTR, COLDWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COLDWATER HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
14,395
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,029

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Midsouth Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HIGHLAND HILLS MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+78 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
18.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,167
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
43.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,299
Average weekly wage
$811
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
86

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

How it compares

ZIP 38618State medianUS median
Median home value$244,605$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$339,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market53 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,167$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 median home value in ZIP 38618?
$244,605.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38618?
$339,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38618?
Median days on market: 53 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38618?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,130/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38618?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado.
Is ZIP 38618 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38618?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38618?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38618?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38618?
5 schools (2 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 38618 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38618?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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