The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35772 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $721 a month.
ZIP 35772 — Stevenson
The housing market in 35772 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by local affordability, though sales volume is constrained by limited supply and broader economic factors.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with affordable housing costs and access to outdoor amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 30.4% — a mixed stability 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 7.2%/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 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35772, Jackson 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 Stevenson are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are part of the Jackson County School District, which generally maintains moderate performance ratings relative to state benchmarks.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Tennessee River, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional manufacturing hubs in North Alabama and local tourism related to the Tennessee River and historical sites.
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.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Scottsboro or toward the Huntsville metro area, with limited public transit options available.
The area offers significant outdoor recreation including access to the Tennessee River, local parks, and proximity to the Russell Cave National Monument.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, with limited turnover and a small presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is supported by manufacturing, agriculture, and service-sector jobs, with many residents commuting to larger nearby employment hubs.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major access provided by U.S. Highway 72 connecting to regional centers.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Jackson County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential properties.
Parcels are subject to Jackson County school and general fund taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm-related hazards.
The state has experienced consistent net domestic migration gains, driven by affordability and job growth in northern regions.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults under state statutes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects in residential property.
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.
A significant archaeological site and national monument located nearby.
Provides local green space and community recreational facilities.
Offers boating, fishing, and scenic views for the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.