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ZIP Code 35968

DeKalb, Alabama

FIPS 35968

Juniper

ZIP Code 35968 is in the top 4% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$122,400

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

70.4

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

4,763

Median Age

42.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$122,400

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$507

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.81

Near median

Median Rent

$698

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

74%

Higher than 96%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.2%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

87%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

60.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

56.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

60

Annual Snowfall (in)

5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

70.4

Higher than 56%

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 35968: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35968?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35968 is $122,400, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35968?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35968 is $507, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35968 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35968 cost about 2.81× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35968?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35968 is $698 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35968?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35968 have moved 74% over the past five years (-4.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35968?
ZIP Code 35968 averages 62.2°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 34°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35968 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35968's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.4 (higher than 56% 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 →