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ZIP Code 36871

Russell, Alabama

FIPS 36871

Juniper

ZIP Code 36871 is in the 80th percentile nationally for median rent. It also sits in the 35th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$157,500

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.7

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

547

Median Age

54.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$157,500

Lower than 65%

Median Property Tax

$483

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.06

Near median

Median Rent

$1,411

Higher than 80%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

93.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

66.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

85.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

47.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

54

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.7

Lower than 57%

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 36871: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 36871?
The median home value in ZIP Code 36871 is $157,500, lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 36871?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 36871 is $483, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 36871 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 36871 cost about 3.06× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 36871?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 36871 is $1,411 a month, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 36871?
ZIP Code 36871 averages 66.5°F year-round, summer highs near 93.9°F, winter lows around 36.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 36871 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 36871's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.7 (lower than 57% 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 →