The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36473 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 36473 — Range
The housing market in 36473 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Alabama community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and minimal housing market competition.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 8.4% — 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 4.8%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 36473, Conecuh 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 the area 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 Conecuh County School District, which faces challenges typical of rural Alabama districts regarding funding and student performance metrics.
The area is primarily at risk for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with low to moderate flood risk depending on proximity to local waterways.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local government, agriculture, and small-scale retail, with limited new industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Evergreen or larger regional centers via local highways.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local parks, hunting, and fishing, with limited commercial shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most rentals consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and public sector employment, with limited diversification in the immediate vicinity.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and county highways, with no public transit systems available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Conecuh County Appraisal District maintains property assessments based on periodic reappraisals to ensure compliance with state tax laws.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with wind and hail coverage being primary considerations for homeowners.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like this one seeing stable or slightly declining population trends.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient foreclosure processes under the power of sale clause in mortgages.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, meaning sellers have limited mandatory disclosure requirements regarding property conditions.
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.
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Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.