The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35033 sells for about $824,950, or $149 per square foot.
Prices are up +16.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,142 a month.
ZIP 35033 — Bremen
The 35033 housing market is characterized by low inventory and high price volatility due to the small number of transactions. Current data indicates a significant year-over-year price increase, though this is heavily influenced by the limited volume of luxury or large-acreage sales in this rural area.
This ZIP code is best suited for buyers seeking rural privacy, large lot sizes, and a quiet lifestyle, particularly those who work in the surrounding agricultural or industrial sectors.
Median prices moved up 16.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.6% · poverty 19.7% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35033, 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.
Crime data for the rural Bremen area is not specifically tracked in aggregate; however, it generally mirrors the low-crime profile of the broader Cullman County region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Cullman County School District, which generally maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard Alabama weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risks primarily localized to low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Cullman industrial corridor, with agriculture and small-scale manufacturing serving as the primary local economic anchors.
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.
Commuting from this rural ZIP code typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the employment centers in the city of Cullman or further south toward the Birmingham metro area.
The area offers access to rural outdoor recreation, including proximity to Smith Lake for boating and fishing, along with local community parks and trails.
The rental market is limited and primarily consists of single-family homes, with low vacancy pressure due to the rural nature of the housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by the agricultural sector and proximity to the industrial manufacturing base in Cullman County.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with access to major corridors like I-65 located several miles to the east.
Development is primarily characterized by low-density residential expansion and agricultural land use, with no major high-density projects currently reported.
The Cullman County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Cullman County school and general fund millage rates, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk factors common to North Alabama.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 35033 profile.
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.
A major regional reservoir providing extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and water-based recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.