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ZIP Code 35956

Etowah, Alabama

FIPS 35956

Juniper

ZIP Code 35956 is in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$181,900

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

72.5

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,748

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$181,900

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$588

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.97

Near median

Median Rent

$926

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

-6.3%

Higher than 58%

Pandemic Gain %

58%

Recession Drop %

-7.4%

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)

56.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

72.5

Higher than 59%

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 35956: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35956?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35956 is $181,900, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35956?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35956 is $588, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35956 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35956 cost about 2.97× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35956?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35956 is $926 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35956?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35956 have moved 50% over the past five years (-6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35956?
ZIP Code 35956 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 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35956 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35956's FEMA National Risk Index score is 72.5 (higher than 59% 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 →