The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35452 sells for about $299,850, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.16% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,286 a month.
ZIP 35452 — Coker
The housing market in ZIP 35452 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and low inventory levels. While the broader Tuscaloosa metro area shows signs of cooling, this specific ZIP maintains demand due to its residential character and proximity to major employment hubs. Market conditions are currently balanced, favoring sellers slightly due to limited supply.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quieter, semi-rural residential environment while maintaining access to the amenities and employment opportunities of the Tuscaloosa metro area.
Median prices moved up 6.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
29% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.6% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35452, Tuscaloosa 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 primarily residential with proximity to the Tuscaloosa employment core, benefiting from regional economic stability.
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.
Residents typically commute via highway corridors into the Tuscaloosa-Northport employment hub.
The area offers access to local parks and rural outdoor recreation, with major shopping and dining located within a short drive in Tuscaloosa.
The rental market is influenced by the broader Tuscaloosa metro demand, with limited inventory in the immediate Coker area.
The economy is anchored by the Tuscaloosa metro area, featuring major employers in education, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing.
Transportation relies on personal vehicle use via regional highway networks connecting to Tuscaloosa.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion consistent with the character of the Coker area.
The Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Tuscaloosa County school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are subject to regional hazard assessments common to the Alabama climate.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Local community green space serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.