The basics
Total Population
4,452
Median Age
41.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$143,100
Median Property Tax
$471
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.44
Median Rent
$732
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
51%
Pandemic Gain %
75%
Recession Drop %
-4.2%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
32.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
59.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
31.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
65.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
57.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
83.2
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 35971: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35971?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 35971 is $143,100, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35971?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35971 is $471, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 35971 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 35971 cost about 2.44× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35971?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35971 is $732 a month, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35971?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 35971 have moved 51% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35971?
- ZIP Code 35971 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 32.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 35971 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 35971's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.2 (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 →