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ZIP Code 35222

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35222

Juniper

ZIP Code 35222 is in the top 30% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$399,800

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

47

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,361

Median Age

35.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$399,800

Higher than 81%

Median Property Tax

$2,440

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.76

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,114

Higher than 67%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

31%

Higher than 56%

Appreciation 1yr %

-1.3%

Higher than 63%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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

47

Lower than 70%

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 35222: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35222?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35222 is $399,800, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35222?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35222 is $2,440, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35222 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35222 cost about 4.76× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35222?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35222 is $1,114 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35222?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35222 have moved 31% over the past five years (-1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35222?
ZIP Code 35222 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 35222 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35222's FEMA National Risk Index score is 47 (lower than 70% 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 →