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ZIP Code 35978

DeKalb, Alabama

FIPS 35978

Juniper

ZIP Code 35978 is in the top 13% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$137,100

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

5,580

Median Age

39

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$137,100

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$467

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.47

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$1,041

Higher than 62%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

61%

Higher than 87%

Appreciation 1yr %

-9.8%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

70%

Recession Drop %

-11%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

26.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

78

Annual Precipitation (in)

60

Annual Snowfall (in)

5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

66.4

Near median

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 35978: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35978?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35978 is $137,100, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35978?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35978 is $467, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35978 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35978 cost about 2.47× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35978?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35978 is $1,041 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35978?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35978 have moved 61% over the past five years (-9.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35978?
ZIP Code 35978 averages 58.8°F year-round, summer highs near 85.9°F, winter lows around 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 35978 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35978's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.4 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →