The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35131 sells for about $181,674, or $107 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $771 a month.
ZIP 35131
The 35131 market in Ragland, AL, is characterized by high vacancy rates and stagnant long-term appreciation. While home values have seen a modest year-over-year increase, the high poverty rate and vacancy pressure suggest a challenging environment for residential real estate. Many specific metrics, such as median household income and tax rates, are not currently published for this ZIP.
This ZIP is suited for investors who can price in market friction and high vacancy, rather than generalist buyers seeking low-maintenance, high-turnover assets.
Median prices moved up 4.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 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 10.4% · poverty 26.9% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
ZCTA 35131, Saint Clair 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.
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 rental market in 35131 faces challenges with high vacancy rates and concerns regarding tenant stability.
The local economy is influenced by regional conditions in Saint Clair County, with limited specific industrial anchor data available for this ZIP.
Data sourced from Repit.org; specific ACS vintage not provided.
- The Factory4.516.7 mi
- Talladega Superspeedway4.814.2 mi
- Alabama International Dragway4.511.9 mi
- Horse Pens 404.614.3 mi
- Talladega Short Track & Raceway Park, LLC4.713.6 mi
- Coldwater Mountain Brewpub4.519.7 mi
- Pell City PREMIERE LUX Cine, Bowl & Pizza Pub4.612.3 mi
- Ten Islands Historic Park4.65.4 mi
- Janney Furnace Park4.78.1 mi
- Imagination Place4.519.6 mi
- Anniston Museum of Natural History4.819.7 mi
- International Motorsports Hall of Fame4.713.3 mi
- Mustang Museum of America4.916 mi
- Freedom Riders National Monument4.519.9 mi
- Ten Islands Historic Park4.65.4 mi
- Janney Furnace Park4.78.1 mi
- Greensport Marina and General Store4.57.6 mi
- Coosa Landing Boat Launch4.719.6 mi
- Poor House Branch Marina3.916 mi
- Riverside Landing4.411 mi
- Highway 77 Fish Market Restaurant LLC4.712.7 mi
- Dollar General3.810.9 mi
- Gadsden Regional Medical Center Heliport3.920.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).