The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35057 sells for about $234,950, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.9%), a market in balance. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $903 a month.
ZIP 35057 — Cullman
The housing market in 35057 is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median sale price of $234,950. Inventory levels have tightened significantly year-over-year, contributing to a balanced market environment where supply remains below the 6-month equilibrium point. Market activity is driven by local demand and steady interest in the Cullman County school districts.
This area is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a suburban or rural lifestyle with access to established county school systems.
Median prices moved down 0.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.7% · poverty 6.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35057, 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.
The area is served by the Cullman County School District, featuring schools such as Good Hope and West Point campuses.
The area maintains a steady economic base tied to the broader Cullman County region, with ongoing residential development in the Good Hope and West Point communities.
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.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with access to local county roads connecting to the city of Cullman and regional highway corridors.
The area features local school-based athletic facilities and proximity to rural outdoor recreation, with shopping and dining concentrated in the nearby city of Cullman.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand with a median asking rent of approximately $1,400 per month.
The economy is anchored by the broader Cullman County industrial and agricultural base, with significant employment in manufacturing and retail.
Transportation is primarily via private vehicle, with limited public transit options available in the rural portions of the county.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the Good Hope and West Point areas.
The Cullman County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, applying a 10% assessment rate for residential property.
Parcels are served by the Cullman County School District and local utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and hazard exposure typical of North Alabama.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 35057.
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.
Local community park serving the Good Hope area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.