The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36310 sells for about $161,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $656 a month.
ZIP 36310 — Abbeville
The 36310 housing market is a low-volume, local-operator environment where pricing remains highly sensitive to property condition and location. With a median price of $161,000 and very limited sales activity, the market is driven by affordability rather than speculative growth. Investors face a challenging landscape characterized by high renter cost burdens and limited appreciation potential.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and budget-conscious buyers who prioritize affordability and rural living over proximity to major urban employment hubs.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 44.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 93.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 24.6% — 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 6.0%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36310, Henry 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 generally characterized by limited resources and lower performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area faces standard regional risks for severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental exposures.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area serving as a rural hub; development is primarily focused on residential maintenance rather than large-scale commercial expansion.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment centers in Dothan or Eufaula via state highways.
Local recreation centers on outdoor activities, including access to nearby fishing spots, local parks, and community-focused sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by a 26% renter share with high mobility and limited new inventory, making it a challenging environment for passive investors.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, small-scale retail, and public sector employment, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and county road networks with no public transit options.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently in the pipeline for this ZIP.
The Henry County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically based on fair market value with periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to Henry County school district taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims, leading to moderate premium increases.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, placing the burden of property inspection primarily on the buyer.
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.
- Kolomoki Mounds State Park4.718.5 mi
- George T. Bagby State Park4.411.6 mi
- Highland Park4.58.3 mi
- Dothan Regional Airport4.122.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community space for recreation and events.
Major regional attraction for fishing and boating located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.