The basics
Total Population
43,459
Median Age
21.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$144,500
Median Property Tax
$643
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.96
Median Rent
$951
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
37%
Appreciation 1yr %
-8.5%
Pandemic Gain %
29%
Recession Drop %
1.7%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
92.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
38.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
64.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
85
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
48.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
53.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
0
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
53.9
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 35401: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35401?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 35401 is $144,500, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35401?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35401 is $643, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 35401 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 35401 cost about 4.96× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35401?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35401 is $951 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35401?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 35401 have moved 37% over the past five years (-8.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35401?
- ZIP Code 35401 averages 64.5°F year-round, summer highs near 92.5°F, winter lows around 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
- Is ZIP Code 35401 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 35401's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.9 (lower than 64% 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 →