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Drew, MS — ZIP 38737

Population: 2,951 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 38737 (Drew, MS) is $70,582 — down 10.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $64,000 after a median 85 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$70,582

Median home value

-10.0%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$70,582
1-year appreciation
-10.0%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$83,437
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
$64,000
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
1-year forecast
-8.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
DREW HUNTER MIDDLE SCHOOL, A W JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A01
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.8%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,610
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,896

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (12 mi)
National parks include
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, Arkansas Post National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Ruleville Drew Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-123 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
39.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.3%
Median annual property tax
$823
Households with broadband internet
25.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,555
Average weekly wage
$744
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 38737State medianUS median
Median home value$70,582$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$64,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market85 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$823$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 38737?
$70,582.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 38737?
$64,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 38737?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 38737?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 38737?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, iceStorm, strongWind.
Is ZIP 38737 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A01.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 38737?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 38737?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 38737?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 38737?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 38737 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 38737?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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