The basics
Total Population
57,374
Median Age
43.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$477,700
Median Property Tax
$2,132
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.08
Median Rent
$1,472
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
6.3%
Pandemic Gain %
43%
Recession Drop %
-13%
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)
58.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
68.9
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 35242: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35242?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 35242 is $477,700, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35242?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35242 is $2,132, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 35242 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 35242 cost about 4.08× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35242?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35242 is $1,472 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35242?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 35242 have moved 48% over the past five years (6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35242?
- ZIP Code 35242 averages 63.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 35242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 35242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 68.9 (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 →