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ZIP Code 35959

Cherokee, Alabama

FIPS 35959

Juniper

ZIP Code 35959 is in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 26% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$234,500

Higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.8

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,726

Median Age

47.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$234,500

Higher than 58%

Median Property Tax

$811

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.48

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$726

Lower than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

65%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

54%

Recession Drop %

-7.1%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

54.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

77.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

57.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.8

Higher than 74%

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 35959: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35959?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35959 is $234,500, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35959?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35959 is $811, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35959 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35959 cost about 4.48× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35959?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35959 is $726 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35959?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35959 have moved 65% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35959?
ZIP Code 35959 averages 59.7°F year-round, summer highs near 88.4°F, winter lows around 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35959 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35959's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.8 (higher than 74% 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 →