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ZIP Code 35061

Jefferson, Alabama

ZCTA 35061

Juniper

ZIP Code 35061 is in the lowest 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 26% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 37% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$69,432

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.39×

Lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

37.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 35061, in Jefferson, Alabama.

The basics

Total Population

1,554

Median Age

40.7

Population Density

407.17

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$720

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.43%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,190

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

80

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

56.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

37.4

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 35061: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35061?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35061 is $720, an effective rate of 0.43% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35061 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35061 cost about 2.39× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35061?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35061 is $1,190 a month, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 35061?
ZIP Code 35061 has a population of 1,554, about 407.17 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.7.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35061?
ZIP Code 35061 averages 63.7°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35061 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35061's FEMA National Risk Index score is 37.4 (lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

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

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