The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35031 sells for about $235,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $823 a month.
ZIP 35031 — Blountsville
The housing market in 35031 is characterized by low transaction volume and stable pricing. Data for specific metrics like sale-to-list ratio and closed sales counts are not currently published at the ZIP level, reflecting the rural nature of the market. Growth is limited, and the area remains a quiet, family-centric community.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents and those seeking a rural, lower-cost-of-living environment, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth urban assets.
Median prices moved up 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.7% · poverty 14.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 35031, Blount 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.
Public schools in the area are served by the Blount County School District, including Blountsville Elementary and J.B. Pennington High School.
The area is primarily rural with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development momentum reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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.
The area is rural, requiring significant drive times to reach major employment hubs in the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and rural outdoor activities; major shopping and entertainment are limited within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and reliance on HUD fair-market rent benchmarks for the county.
The local economy is primarily driven by small-scale agriculture and local services, with residents often commuting to larger regional centers for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles due to the lack of public transit infrastructure in this rural area.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Blount County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments for the county.
Parcels are served by the Blount County School District.
Property insurance in this region is subject to standard Alabama hazard risks, including severe weather and wind exposure.
Data aggregated from ZCTA-level reports and HUD fair-market rent estimates.
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.
Primary educational anchor for the local community.
Secondary educational anchor for the local community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).