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ZIP Code 35243

Jefferson, Alabama

ZCTA 35243

Juniper

ZIP Code 35243 is in the lowest 34% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 13% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 15% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$624,544

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

41%

Lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

53.1

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 35243, in Jefferson, Alabama.

The basics

Total Population

18,176

Median Age

39.2

Population Density

1,450.51

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,007

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.74%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

5.4×

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$99,645

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,683

Higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

4.7%

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

37%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

7.5%

Climate & weather

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)

55.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.4

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

53.1

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 35243: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 35243?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 35243 today is $624,544, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35243?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35243 is $4,007, an effective rate of 0.74% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35243 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35243 cost about 5.4× the median household income, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35243?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35243 is $1,683 a month, higher than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35243?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35243 have moved 41% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 35243?
ZIP Code 35243 has a population of 18,176, about 1,450.51 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 39.2.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35243?
ZIP Code 35243 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 35243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.1 (lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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