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ZIP Code 35404

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

FIPS 35404

Juniper

ZIP Code 35404 is in the top 18% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 22% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 64th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$197,500

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

33.9

Lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

22,445

Median Age

29.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,500

Near median

Median Property Tax

$848

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.04

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,072

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

33%

Higher than 57%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.6%

Higher than 78%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

58.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

33.9

Lower than 82%

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 35404: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35404?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35404 is $197,500, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35404?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35404 is $848, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35404 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35404 cost about 4.04× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35404?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35404 is $1,072 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35404?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35404 have moved 33% over the past five years (3.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35404?
ZIP Code 35404 averages 64.3°F year-round, summer highs near 91.2°F, winter lows around 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35404 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35404's FEMA National Risk Index score is 33.9 (lower than 82% 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 →