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
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
Median Rent
$1,499
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
42%
Appreciation 1yr %
3.1%
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
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 →