The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35652 sells for about $324,950, or $175 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $781 a month.
ZIP 35652 — Rogersville
The 35652 housing market is experiencing steady demand with a median listing price of $324,950, reflecting a 5.2% year-over-year increase. Inventory remains relatively tight, and the market is characterized by a balanced pace of sales, driven by buyers seeking rural-suburban living near the Tennessee River. The area continues to see new construction activity, supporting long-term growth in the local housing stock.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with proximity to water-based recreation and the Shoals employment core.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 8.9% — 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 9.4%/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 9.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35652, Lauderdale 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 in the area are primarily served by Lauderdale County Schools, generally reflecting rural district performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity common to Northwest Alabama.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Shoals area and regional manufacturing hubs, with steady residential development in Rogersville.
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 primarily commute by car toward Florence or Athens for employment, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes.
The area features significant access to the Tennessee River and Joe Wheeler State Park, offering boating, fishing, and golf amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand from workers in the regional industrial sector.
The local economy is supported by manufacturing, agriculture, and service industries, with many residents commuting to the nearby Florence-Muscle Shoals metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US Highway 72 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional access.
Local planning focuses on managing low-density residential growth while preserving the rural character of the Tennessee River valley.
The Lauderdale County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically reassessing properties periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Lauderdale County school taxes and may fall within specific fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in North Alabama.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 35652 profile.
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.
Large state park offering golf, marina, and camping on the Tennessee River.
Major reservoir providing extensive fishing and boating opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.