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ZIP Code 35228

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35228

Juniper

ZIP Code 35228 is in the top 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 16th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 68th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$93,700

Lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

5.7%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

63.2

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

10,216

Median Age

38.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$93,700

Lower than 84%

Median Property Tax

$746

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.84

Lower than 79%

Median Rent

$1,128

Higher than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

5.7%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

-15%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

80

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

56.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63.2

Near median

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 35228: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35228?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35228 is $93,700, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35228?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35228 is $746, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35228 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35228 cost about 1.84× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35228?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35228 is $1,128 a month, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35228?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35228 have moved 5.7% over the past five years (-15% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35228?
ZIP Code 35228 averages 63.7°F year-round, summer highs near 90.9°F, winter lows around 35.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35228 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35228's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.2 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →