The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36444 sells for about $134,436, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $857 a month.
ZIP 36444 — Frisco City
The housing market in 36444 is characterized by very low transaction volume and a stable, rural price point. Market conditions are driven by local demand for land and single-family homes, with limited new development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for individuals or families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs, rather than commuters or those requiring proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 8.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 7.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36444, Monroe 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.
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime data for rural Monroe and Conecuh counties is generally low but specific trend reporting for 36444 is unavailable.
Public education is provided by the Monroe County School District, which serves the Franklin area; school quality is generally rated as below average compared to state benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard Alabama risks including severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage; flood risk is localized to low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is limited with a focus on agriculture and forestry; there are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported for this ZIP.
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 by private vehicle with long drive times to regional employment hubs in Monroeville or Evergreen.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, consisting of local hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities; there are no major shopping or entertainment districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with most stock consisting of single-family homes or small-scale public housing units.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale local services.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local county roads.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Monroe County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments and tax collections for the area.
Parcels are subject to Monroe County school and general fund millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
Primarily rural landscape with access to local hunting and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.