The basics
Total Population
18,176
Median Age
39.2
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$538,400
Median Property Tax
$4,007
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.4
Median Rent
$1,683
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.7%
Pandemic Gain %
37%
Recession Drop %
-7.5%
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)
55.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
55.5
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 35243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 35243 is $538,400, higher than 90% 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 1% 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 88% 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 87% 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.
- 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 55.5 (lower than 62% 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 →