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ZIP Code 36856

Russell, Alabama

FIPS 36856

Juniper

ZIP Code 36856 is in the top 13% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 63th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$258,700

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

26.7

Lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,716

Median Age

31.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$258,700

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$925

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.43

Higher than 64%

Median Rent

$2,114

Higher than 95%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

104.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

26.7

Lower than 87%

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 36856: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36856?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36856 is $258,700, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36856?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36856 is $925, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36856 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36856 cost about 3.43× the median household income, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36856?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36856 is $2,114 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36856?
ZIP Code 36856 averages 64.5°F year-round, summer highs near 92.3°F, winter lows around 33.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 36856 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36856's FEMA National Risk Index score is 26.7 (lower than 87% 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 →