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U.S. ZIP Code · MS38771

Sunflower County

Typical home value

$87,757[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-7.6%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-69.1%
vs metro
vs state
-42.2%
ZIP 38771 location in MS
Location of ZIP 38771 in MS

Price history

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

The typical home in 38771 is worth $87,757. Over the past year, values have fallen 7.6%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$733[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sunflower 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
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
2,724[3]
Median household income
$33,547[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-159[5]
Moved in
378
Moved out
537

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • THOMAS E. EDWARDS SR. HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

    337 students

  • RULEVILLE CENTRAL ELEM SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

    270 students

  • RULEVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · SUNFLOWER CTY CONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

    143 students

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$444
Loan principal$70,205
Down payment$17,551
Total interest paid$89,543

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$578
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38771?
The typical home in 38771 is worth $87,757, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38771?
Home values in 38771 are down 7.6% over the past year.
What is the property tax rate in 38771?
The effective property tax rate in 38771 is 0.8% — roughly $733 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38771?
ZIP code 38771 has a population of 2,724 and a median household income of $33,547.

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