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ZIP Code 36744

Hale, Alabama

FIPS 36744

Juniper

ZIP Code 36744 is in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 30th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$136,100

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,491

Median Age

44.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$136,100

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$334

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.46

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$669

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

-5.7%

Recession Drop %

-16%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

38

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

81.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

39.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

54.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.4

Lower than 60%

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 36744: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36744?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36744 is $136,100, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36744?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36744 is $334, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36744 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36744 cost about 4.46× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36744?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36744 is $669 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36744?
ZIP Code 36744 averages 64.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.8°F, winter lows around 38°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36744 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36744's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.4 (lower than 60% 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 →