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U.S. ZIP Code · MS38944

Leflore County

Typical home value

$140,174[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-17.5%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-50.7%
vs metro
vs state
-7.7%
ZIP 38944 location in MS
Location of ZIP 38944 in MS

Price history

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

The typical home in 38944 is worth $140,174. Over the past year, values have fallen 17.5%.

#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
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Typical annual tax
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#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Leflore 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 Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
314[3]
Median household income
$39,934[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-135[5]
Moved in
439
Moved out
574

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$709
Loan principal$112,139
Down payment$28,035
Total interest paid$143,027

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$966
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 38944?
The typical home in 38944 is worth $140,174, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38944?
Home values in 38944 are down 17.5% over the past year.
Who lives in 38944?
ZIP code 38944 has a population of 314 and a median household income of $39,934.

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