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ZIP Code 35960

Cherokee, Alabama

FIPS 35960

Juniper

ZIP Code 35960 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 33% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$181,200

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.5

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,703

Median Age

54.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$181,200

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$694

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.44

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$748

Lower than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.41%

Higher than 67%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-9.7%

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)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.5

Higher than 75%

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 35960: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35960?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35960 is $181,200, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35960?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35960 is $694, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35960 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35960 cost about 3.44× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35960?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35960 is $748 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35960?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35960 have moved 66% over the past five years (0.41% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35960?
ZIP Code 35960 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 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35960 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35960's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.5 (higher than 75% 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 →