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ZIP Code 36860

Russell, Alabama

FIPS 36860

Juniper

ZIP Code 36860 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 11th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 16% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$63,400

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.4

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,486

Median Age

53.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$63,400

Lower than 89%

Median Property Tax

$236

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.46

Lower than 84%

Median Rent

$540

Lower than 75%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88

Winter Avg Low (°F)

37.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

63.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

49.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

43.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

53.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.4

Lower than 88%

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 36860: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36860?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36860 is $63,400, lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36860?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36860 is $236, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36860 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36860 cost about 1.46× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36860?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36860 is $540 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36860?
ZIP Code 36860 averages 63.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88°F, winter lows around 37.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36860 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36860's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.4 (lower than 88% 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 →