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ZIP Code 36742

Marengo, Alabama

FIPS 36742

Juniper

ZIP Code 36742 is in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the bottom 37% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$142,000

Lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

74.7

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,656

Median Age

32.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$142,000

Lower than 70%

Median Property Tax

$556

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.55

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$796

Lower than 60%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Recession Drop %

-8.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

74.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

52.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

74.7

Higher than 63%

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 36742: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36742?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36742 is $142,000, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36742?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36742 is $556, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36742 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36742 cost about 4.55× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36742?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36742 is $796 a month, lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36742?
ZIP Code 36742 averages 64.2°F year-round, summer highs near 91°F, winter lows around 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36742 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36742's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74.7 (higher than 63% 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 →