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ZIP Code 35903

Etowah, Alabama

FIPS 35903

Juniper

ZIP Code 35903 is in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$172,300

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.9

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

17,113

Median Age

44.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$172,300

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$643

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.24

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$861

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

50%

Recession Drop %

-4.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

53.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.9

Higher than 57%

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 35903: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35903?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35903 is $172,300, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35903?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35903 is $643, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35903 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35903 cost about 3.24× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35903?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35903 is $861 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35903?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35903 have moved 55% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35903?
ZIP Code 35903 averages 62.8°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35903 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35903's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.9 (higher than 57% 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 →