ZIP Code 38301

In ZIP code 38301, which covers Jackson, homes carry a median value of $132,900 while the county's effective property tax rate sits at 0.56%. That combination yields an annual tax bill well below what higher-rate areas demand, even though median household income here is $43,227 and per-capita income reaches $24,525. A 9.75% combined sales tax applies to purchases, adding to the overall cost of living. The gap between what residents earn and what housing costs shapes daily financial decisions, with property taxes taking a smaller share of income than in many comparable markets.