The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35130 sells for about $145,000, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $592 a month.
ZIP 35130 — Quinton
The housing market in 35130 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable, rural residential properties, though limited economic growth in the immediate area keeps transaction volumes low.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and long-term residents who prioritize affordability and rural living over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 7.0 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 3.3% · poverty 20.6% — a stable, low-distress 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 5.7%/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 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35130, Walker 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.
Schools serving the area are part of the Walker County school system, which generally faces challenges typical of rural, lower-density districts in Alabama.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area serving primarily as a rural residential base for workers commuting to larger hubs like Jasper or Birmingham.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with travel times to employment centers like Jasper or Birmingham ranging from 20 to 45 minutes.
Recreation is primarily outdoor-focused, featuring access to rural woodlands and proximity to local community parks and fishing spots in Walker County.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with demand driven by local workers seeking affordable housing options.
The local economy is largely driven by small-scale retail, local government services, and regional manufacturing/logistics hubs located in nearby Jasper.
Public transit is non-existent; the area is served by a network of state and county roads connecting to the broader regional highway system.
Development activity is minimal, with most construction limited to individual residential infill projects.
The Walker County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Walker County general and school district taxes; no major MUDs or PIDs are prevalent in this rural area.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with rates remaining relatively stable compared to coastal Alabama.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.