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ZIP Code 36869

Russell, Alabama

FIPS 36869

Juniper

ZIP Code 36869 is in the top 22% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$136,700

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

39.3

Lower than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

21,518

Median Age

39.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$136,700

Lower than 71%

Median Property Tax

$560

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.73

Lower than 56%

Median Rent

$895

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

-2.9%

Higher than 61%

Pandemic Gain %

53%

Recession Drop %

-16%

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

39.3

Lower than 78%

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 36869: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36869?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36869 is $136,700, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36869?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36869 is $560, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36869 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36869 cost about 2.73× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36869?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36869 is $895 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 36869?
Home prices in ZIP Code 36869 have moved 46% over the past five years (-2.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36869?
ZIP Code 36869 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 36869 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36869's FEMA National Risk Index score is 39.3 (lower than 78% 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 →