The basics
Total Population
4,299
Median Age
51.6
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$261,000
Median Property Tax
$722
Effective Tax Rate
0%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.48
Median Rent
$701
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
72%
Appreciation 1yr %
13%
Pandemic Gain %
60%
Recession Drop %
-23%
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)
56.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
1.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.9
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 36278: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36278?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 36278 is $261,000, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36278?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36278 is $722, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 36278 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 36278 cost about 4.48× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36278?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36278 is $701 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 36278?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 36278 have moved 72% over the past five years (13% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36278?
- ZIP Code 36278 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 36278 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 36278's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.9 (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 →