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ZIP Code 35226

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35226

Juniper

ZIP Code 35226 is in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 40% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 82th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$411,000

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,588

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$411,000

Higher than 82%

Median Property Tax

$2,540

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.3

Higher than 60%

Median Rent

$1,499

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.1%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-12%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

86.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

51.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

59

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 35226: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35226?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35226 is $411,000, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35226?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35226 is $2,540, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35226 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35226 cost about 3.3× the median household income, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35226?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35226 is $1,499 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35226?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35226 have moved 42% over the past five years (3.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35226?
ZIP Code 35226 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 91.3°F, winter lows around 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35226 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35226's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →