The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35546 sells for about $207,999, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $550 a month.
ZIP 35546 — Berry
The housing market in 35546 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting a stable, rural market environment. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand, keeping the area affordable compared to regional urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · 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 8.7%/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 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 35546, Fayette 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 rates in the Berry area are generally low and consistent with rural Alabama trends, remaining significantly below the national average for violent and property crime.
Schools serving the area are part of the Fayette County School District, which maintains a modest academic profile typical of rural school systems in the region.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local creek basins.
Economic momentum is stable but limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing, with minimal large-scale industrial development.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach larger employment hubs in Tuscaloosa or Jasper.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local fishing spots, hunting lands, and small community parks, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family detached homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is driven by small-scale manufacturing, timber, and agricultural sectors, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Fayette County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically reassessing properties on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Fayette County school and general fund taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts currently in place.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind risk, with standard coverage availability for residential structures.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient foreclosure processes under the power of sale clause in mortgages.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, meaning sellers have limited mandatory disclosure requirements regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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 park providing basic recreational facilities and green space for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.