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ZIP Code 35173

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35173

Juniper

ZIP Code 35173 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$345,300

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

31,603

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$345,300

Higher than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,723

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.95

Near median

Median Rent

$1,237

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.4%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

59.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

58.3

Lower than 59%

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 35173: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35173?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35173 is $345,300, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35173?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35173 is $1,723, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35173 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35173 cost about 2.95× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35173?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35173 is $1,237 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35173?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35173 have moved 40% over the past five years (2.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35173?
ZIP Code 35173 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 35173 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35173's FEMA National Risk Index score is 58.3 (lower than 59% 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 →