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ZIP Code 36420

Covington, Alabama

FIPS 36420

Juniper

ZIP Code 36420 is in the top 17% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 24% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 32th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$167,800

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,463

Median Age

41.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$167,800

Lower than 61%

Median Property Tax

$434

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.4

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$699

Lower than 68%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

57%

Higher than 83%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.9%

Higher than 76%

Pandemic Gain %

29%

Recession Drop %

-9.6%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

80.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

57.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

87.7

Higher than 82%

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 36420: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36420?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36420 is $167,800, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36420?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36420 is $434, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36420 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36420 cost about 3.4× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36420?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36420 is $699 a month, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 36420?
Home prices in ZIP Code 36420 have moved 57% over the past five years (2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36420?
ZIP Code 36420 averages 64.9°F year-round, summer highs near 89.9°F, winter lows around 36.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36420 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36420's FEMA National Risk Index score is 87.7 (higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →