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ZIP Code 35040

Shelby, Alabama

FIPS 35040

Juniper

ZIP Code 35040 is in the top 14% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$232,300

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.5

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,304

Median Age

35.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$232,300

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,062

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.75

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$1,512

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.7%

Higher than 86%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-18%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

63.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

42.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

55.5

Lower than 62%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 35040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35040 is $232,300, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35040 is $1,062, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35040 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35040 is $1,512 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35040?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35040 have moved 53% over the past five years (5.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35040?
ZIP Code 35040 averages 64.4°F year-round, summer highs near 90°F, winter lows around 37.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.5 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →