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ZIP Code 35215

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35215

Juniper

ZIP Code 35215 is in the top 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$157,300

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

44.4

Lower than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$878

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.98

Near median

Median Rent

$1,148

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

40%

Higher than 62%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.4%

Higher than 61%

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

Lower than 73%

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 →