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ZIP Code 39817

Decatur, Georgia

FIPS 39817

Juniper

ZIP Code 39817 is in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 9% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 36th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$159,800

Lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

11,158

Median Age

35.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$159,800

Lower than 64%

Median Property Tax

$1,465

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.01

Near median

Median Rent

$840

Lower than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

38%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

92.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

39.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

98.7

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

39.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

93.6

Higher than 91%

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 39817: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 39817?
The median home value in ZIP Code 39817 is $159,800, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 39817?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 39817 is $1,465, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 39817 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 39817 cost about 3.01× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 39817?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 39817 is $840 a month, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 39817?
Home prices in ZIP Code 39817 have moved 55% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 39817?
ZIP Code 39817 averages 67.2°F year-round, summer highs near 92.1°F, winter lows around 39.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 39817 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 39817's FEMA National Risk Index score is 93.6 (higher than 91% 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 →