The basics
Total Population
1,103
Median Age
33.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$137,000
Lower than 71%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.64
Lower than 59%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
31
Avg Temperature (°F)
58.9
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
42.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
78.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
57.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
2.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
60
Lower than 57%
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 35979: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35979?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 35979 is $137,000, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- Is ZIP Code 35979 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 35979 cost about 2.64× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35979?
- ZIP Code 35979 averages 58.9°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 31°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 35979 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 35979's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60 (lower than 57% 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 →