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ZIP Code 35071

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35071

Juniper

ZIP Code 35071 is in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$261,600

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

42.6

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,288

Median Age

39.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$261,600

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$1,325

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.19

Higher than 57%

Median Rent

$1,264

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 65%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

63.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

72.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

57

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

42.6

Lower than 75%

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 35071: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35071?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35071 is $261,600, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35071?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35071 is $1,325, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35071 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35071 cost about 3.19× the median household income, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35071?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35071 is $1,264 a month, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35071?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35071 have moved 43% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35071?
ZIP Code 35071 averages 61.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35071 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35071's FEMA National Risk Index score is 42.6 (lower than 75% 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 →