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ZIP Code 35974

DeKalb, Alabama

FIPS 35974

Juniper

ZIP Code 35974 is in the bottom 24% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 34th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$155,900

Lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,518

Median Age

31.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$155,900

Lower than 66%

Median Property Tax

$444

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.99

Near median

Median Rent

$417

Lower than 77%

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)

56.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 76%

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 35974: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35974?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35974 is $155,900, lower than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35974?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35974 is $444, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35974 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35974 cost about 2.99× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35974?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35974 is $417 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35974?
ZIP Code 35974 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 35974 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35974's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.8 (higher than 76% 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 →