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ZIP Code 36442

Covington, Alabama

FIPS 36442

Juniper

ZIP Code 36442 is in the top 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 23th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$117,700

Lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,560

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$117,700

Lower than 77%

Median Property Tax

$300

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.87

Lower than 78%

Median Rent

$747

Lower than 65%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

97

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

21.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

59.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

94.5

Higher than 92%

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 36442: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36442?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36442 is $117,700, lower than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36442?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36442 is $300, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36442 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36442 cost about 1.87× the median household income, lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36442?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36442 is $747 a month, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36442?
ZIP Code 36442 averages 67.6°F year-round, summer highs near 91.3°F, winter lows around 42°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36442 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36442's FEMA National Risk Index score is 94.5 (higher than 92% 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 →