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U.S. ZIP Code · MS38685

Marshall County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$186,345[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.4%
5-year / yr
+2.5%
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-34.4%
vs metro
-21.2%
vs state
+22.7%
ZIP 38685 location in MS
Location of ZIP 38685 in MS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 38685 is worth $186,345 — 21.2% below the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,120[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Marshall County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,301[3]
Median household income
$41,210[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Marshall County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+162[5]
Moved in
1,131
Moved out
969

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$942
Loan principal$149,076
Down payment$37,269
Total interest paid$190,138

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,191
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
27th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
46th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38685?
The typical home in 38685 is worth $186,345, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38685?
Home values in 38685 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 2.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 38685?
The effective property tax rate in 38685 is 0.6% — roughly $1,120 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38685?
ZIP code 38685 has a population of 1,301 and a median household income of $41,210.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lamar CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $180,047
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $192,811
    Gross yield
    9.6%
  • Tunica Resorts CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $200,252
    Gross yield
  • Holly Springs, MS

    Typical home
    $170,966
    Gross yield
  • Horn Lake, MS

    Typical home
    $202,464
    Gross yield
    9.1%
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $167,421
    Gross yield
    7.6%

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