The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36350 sells for about $194,620, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 87 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $839 a month.
ZIP 36350 — Midland City
The housing market in 36350 is stable, characterized by affordable home values and a significant rental presence. Market activity is largely driven by the proximity to Fort Novosel and the Dothan employment hub, maintaining steady demand despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, local workers, and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing within a short commute of the Dothan employment hub.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 87 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 19.8% — 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 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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36350, Dale 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 the Dale County School District, with performance metrics generally reflecting regional averages for rural Alabama.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood risk varies by specific parcel location.
Economic momentum is tied to the nearby Dothan micro-area and proximity to Fort Novosel, providing a stable base of military and civilian employment.
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 typically commute by car to Dothan or Fort Novosel, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 24.3 minutes.
Local recreation includes access to community parks and proximity to the broader outdoor amenities of the Wiregrass region, including fishing and golf in nearby Dothan.
The rental market is characterized by a significant renter share of approximately 45%, with demand supported by military personnel and local workforce needs.
The economy is anchored by the Dothan micro-area, with significant employment contributions from the military sector at Fort Novosel and local manufacturing/retail.
Transportation is almost exclusively car-dependent, utilizing state highways for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial expansion consistent with rural-suburban growth patterns.
Parcels are served by the Dale County School District and local municipal utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm events common in Southeast Alabama.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Zip Codes profiles.
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 World4.38.2 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.48.2 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.68.2 mi
- Axtion Air Jump & Sports Trampoline Park4.67.8 mi
- Fun Zone Skate Center4.38.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.18.3 mi
- KBC4.510.4 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.48.2 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.68.2 mi
- Rip Hewes Stadium4.211.1 mi
- Water World4.38.2 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.78.3 mi
- AMC CLASSIC Dothan Pavilion 124.36 mi
- VIP Star-Lite Drive-In4.610 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.48.2 mi
- Army Aviation Museum Foundation4.812.6 mi
- Past and Present: Antique & Flea Market Outlet4.617.4 mi
- Landmark Park4.68.6 mi
- Wiregrass Museum of Art4.710.5 mi
- Bella's Fine Dining4.210.4 mi
- Water World4.38.2 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.78.3 mi
- James O. Oates Park4.612.2 mi
- Westgate Park4.67.8 mi
- Sunset Memorial Park, Funeral Home and Crematory4.94.3 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Highland Oaks4.88.1 mi
- Silver Wings Golf Club4.311.4 mi
- Rural King4.58.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Cottonwood Corners4.612.5 mi
- Wiregrass Commons Mall47.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Northside Mall4.77.8 mi
- Publix Super Market at Westway4.77.6 mi
- Dothan Regional Airport4.13.6 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 for recreation.
Proximity to Dothan provides access to major shopping, dining, and cultural venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.