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ZIP Code 35986

DeKalb, Alabama

FIPS 35986

Juniper

ZIP Code 35986 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$221,600

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.7

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,207

Median Age

46.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$221,600

Near median

Median Property Tax

$666

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.26

Higher than 59%

Median Rent

$558

Lower than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

64%

Higher than 90%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.8%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-2.6%

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)

57.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.7

Higher than 69%

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 35986: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 35986?
The median home value in ZIP Code 35986 is $221,600, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 35986?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 35986 is $666, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 35986 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 35986 cost about 3.26× the median household income, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 35986?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 35986 is $558 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 35986?
Home prices in ZIP Code 35986 have moved 64% over the past five years (7.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 35986?
ZIP Code 35986 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 35986 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 35986's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.7 (higher than 69% 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 →