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Zcta 38672, MS — ZIP 38672

Population: 16,436 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38672 (Zcta 38672, MS) is $337,222 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $242,000 after a median 3 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,318/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$337,222

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,222
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+58.3%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$344,707
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
$242,000
Median list price
$245,000
Median price per sqft
$200
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
104
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,318/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,590/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,910/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,520/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,940/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
DESOTO CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, DESOTO CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DESOTO CENTRAL PRIMARY, DESOTO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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)
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)

Annual precipitation
59.3 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
122
Days with Moderate air quality
231
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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 nearby (~15 mi)
16
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-CRITTENDEN, INC, PERIMETER BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF WEST MEMPHIS, BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+755 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,008
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
63,798
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,127

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

How it compares

ZIP 38672State medianUS median
Median home value$337,222$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$242,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market3 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,318/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/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 median home value in ZIP 38672?
$337,222.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38672?
$242,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38672?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38672?
Typical rent: $2,318/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38672?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 38672 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
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, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 38672 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 38672?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38672?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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