The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36312 sells for about $279,900, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.78% 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 $884 a month.
ZIP 36312 — Ashford
The housing market in 36312 is characterized by high inventory and a high vacancy rate, reflecting a slow-paced rural market. While prices remain affordable compared to national averages, the significant vacancy rate suggests limited demand pressure. Market activity is stable, with most buyers looking for value in a rural setting.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking rural living with proximity to Dothan's employment core.
Median prices moved up 1.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 17.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36312, Houston 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 reports a sex offender ratio of 254 to 1, with general crime trends remaining consistent with rural Houston County patterns.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Houston County School District, with performance ratings generally reflecting regional rural averages.
The region is subject to standard Alabama inland flood and severe thunderstorm risks; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail exposure.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Dothan metropolitan area, with local infrastructure focused on agricultural and light industrial support.
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 private vehicle toward Dothan, which serves as the regional employment and commercial hub.
Local recreation includes access to rural parks and proximity to Dothan's shopping, dining, and golf amenities within a short drive.
The rental market exhibits high vacancy pressure at 16.9%, suggesting a surplus of available units relative to local demand.
The economy is anchored by the Dothan metropolitan area, with historical roots in agriculture and pulpwood harvesting.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via US Highway 84, which connects the area to Dothan.
Development is primarily characterized by low-density residential expansion on the periphery of the city limits.
The Houston County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, maintaining a relatively low effective tax burden for residential parcels.
Parcels are served by the Houston County School District and local municipal utility providers.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims common in Southeast Alabama.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and local market aggregators.
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.
- Water World4.312.6 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.412.9 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.613.4 mi
- Axtion Air Jump & Sports Trampoline Park4.612.4 mi
- Fun Zone Skate Center4.312.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.112.2 mi
- KBC4.59.7 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.412.9 mi
- Big Creek Gaming3.810.9 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.613.4 mi
- Water World4.312.6 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.712.2 mi
- James O. Oates Park4.69.8 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.412.9 mi
- Hangar 38 Dothan4.311.9 mi
- Landmark Park4.611.7 mi
- Wiregrass Museum of Art4.79.5 mi
- Bella's Fine Dining4.29.7 mi
- Historic Coheelee Creek Covered Bridge4.514.7 mi
- Well Rooted CBD Dispensary + Boutique4.910.9 mi
- Water World4.312.6 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.712.2 mi
- James O. Oates Park4.69.8 mi
- Eastgate Park4.64.2 mi
- Westgate Park4.612.8 mi
- Rural King4.510.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Cottonwood Corners4.67.9 mi
- Wiregrass Commons Mall412.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at Northside Mall4.712.4 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.312.1 mi
- Dothan Regional Airport4.116.2 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 green space serving the city center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.