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ZIP Code 36421

Covington, Alabama

FIPS 36421

Juniper

ZIP Code 36421 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 15% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 39% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 40th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$170,900

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.2

Higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

9,799

Median Age

42

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$170,900

Lower than 59%

Median Property Tax

$442

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.6

Lower than 60%

Median Rent

$794

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

39%

Higher than 61%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-8.1%

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

90.2

Higher than 85%

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 36421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36421 is $170,900, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36421 is $442, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36421 cost about 2.6× the median household income, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36421 is $794 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 36421?
Home prices in ZIP Code 36421 have moved 39% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36421?
ZIP Code 36421 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 36421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.2 (higher than 85% 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 →