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ZIP Code 35126

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35126

Juniper

ZIP Code 35126 is in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$199,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,599

Median Age

35.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$199,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$937

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.38

Lower than 66%

Median Rent

$1,435

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.07%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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)

58.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.1

Lower than 65%

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 35126: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35126?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35126 is $199,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35126?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35126 is $937, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35126 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35126 cost about 2.38× the median household income, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35126?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35126 is $1,435 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35126?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35126 have moved 46% over the past five years (0.07% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35126?
ZIP Code 35126 averages 61.5°F year-round, summer highs near 89.1°F, winter lows around 33°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 35126 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35126's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.1 (lower than 65% 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 →