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ZIP Code 36553

Washington, Alabama

FIPS 36553

Juniper

ZIP Code 36553 is in the bottom 25% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$185,900

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,422

Median Age

46.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$185,900

Near median

Median Property Tax

$420

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.58

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$488

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

88.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

51

Annual Precipitation (in)

60.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

83.8

Higher than 75%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 36553: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36553?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36553 is $185,900, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36553?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36553 is $420, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36553 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36553 cost about 3.58× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36553?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36553 is $488 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36553?
ZIP Code 36553 averages 64.4°F year-round, summer highs near 91.2°F, winter lows around 35.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 36553 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36553's FEMA National Risk Index score is 83.8 (higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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