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ZIP Code 36862

Chambers, Alabama

FIPS 36862

Juniper

ZIP Code 36862 is in the top 11% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 28th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$134,700

Lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.1

Lower than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,915

Median Age

50

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$134,700

Lower than 72%

Median Property Tax

$523

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.57

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$678

Lower than 70%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.8%

Higher than 89%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-10%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

58.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

71.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.1

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 36862: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36862?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36862 is $134,700, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36862?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36862 is $523, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36862 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36862 cost about 3.57× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36862?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36862 is $678 a month, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 36862?
Home prices in ZIP Code 36862 have moved 49% over the past five years (6.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36862?
ZIP Code 36862 averages 61.2°F year-round, summer highs near 88.6°F, winter lows around 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36862 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36862's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.1 (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 →