The basics
Total Population
43,903
Median Age
35.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$157,300
Median Property Tax
$878
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.98
Median Rent
$1,148
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
40%
Appreciation 1yr %
-2.4%
Pandemic Gain %
47%
Recession Drop %
-22%
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
44.4
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 35215: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35215?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 35215 is $157,300, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35215?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35215 is $878, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 35215 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 35215 cost about 2.98× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35215?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35215 is $1,148 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35215?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 35215 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 35215?
- ZIP Code 35215 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 35215 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 35215's FEMA National Risk Index score is 44.4 (lower than 73% 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 →