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ZIP Code 35243

Jefferson, Alabama

FIPS 35243

Juniper

ZIP Code 35243 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$538,400

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

55.5

Lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes

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

Higher than 90%

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

Higher than 88%

Median Rent

$1,683

Higher than 87%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

41%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

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

Lower than 62%

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 →