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ZIP Code 35205

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35205

Juniper

ZIP Code 35205 is in the top 16% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 10% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 30% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$293,800

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

25%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

30.3

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

18,858

Median Age

30.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,800

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$1,680

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.74

Higher than 90%

Median Rent

$1,084

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

25%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

1.2%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-15%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.3

Lower than 84%

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 35205: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35205?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35205 is $293,800, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35205?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35205 is $1,680, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35205 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35205 cost about 5.74× the median household income, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35205?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35205 is $1,084 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35205?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35205 have moved 25% over the past five years (1.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35205?
ZIP Code 35205 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.4 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35205 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35205's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.3 (lower than 84% 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 →