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ZIP Code 36279

Calhoun, Alabama

FIPS 36279

Juniper

ZIP Code 36279 is in the bottom 31% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$159,100

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,071

Median Age

35.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,100

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$652

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3

Near median

Median Rent

$955

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-0.82%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

53.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

79.5

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 36279: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36279?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36279 is $159,100, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36279?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36279 is $652, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36279 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36279 cost about 3× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36279?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36279 is $955 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36279?
ZIP Code 36279 averages 62.8°F year-round, summer highs near 89.7°F, winter lows around 34.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36279 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36279's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.5 (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 →