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ZIP Code 36251

Clay, Alabama

FIPS 36251

Juniper

ZIP Code 36251 is in the bottom 38% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$169,500

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

60.5

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,302

Median Age

41.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$169,500

Lower than 60%

Median Property Tax

$392

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.36

Higher than 62%

Median Rent

$449

Lower than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

39.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

64.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

1.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

60.5

Lower than 56%

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 36251: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36251?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36251 is $169,500, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36251?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36251 is $392, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36251 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36251 cost about 3.36× the median household income, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36251?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36251 is $449 a month, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36251?
ZIP Code 36251 averages 61.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 1.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36251 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36251's FEMA National Risk Index score is 60.5 (lower than 56% 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 →