The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35019 sells for about $245,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $883 a month.
ZIP 35019 — Baileyton
The housing market in 35019 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties. Buyers are finding a balanced market, though the lack of new construction keeps supply tight.
This ZIP is ideal for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options, while remaining within commuting distance of larger regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 25.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35019, Cullman County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Baileyton maintains a low crime rate consistent with rural Cullman County, with property and violent crime incidents significantly below the national and state averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Cullman County School District, generally characterized by stable performance and community-focused educational environments.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low outside of specific creek-adjacent zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Decatur and Cullman employment hubs, with steady residential growth and limited commercial expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to employment centers in Cullman or Decatur, with average commute times exceeding 30 minutes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including proximity to Smith Lake for boating and fishing, and local community parks within Baileyton.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is supported by agriculture, manufacturing, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to larger industrial employers in Cullman and Decatur.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with access to major corridors like I-65 via local state highways.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements along main thoroughfares.
The Cullman County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Cullman County school taxes and local fire district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional destination for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings and youth sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.