The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36545 sells for about $399,000, or $146 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 $650 a month.
ZIP 36545 — Jackson
The housing market in 36545 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Activity is driven by local demand for single-family homes, though the rural nature of the area limits rapid turnover. Market conditions are expected to remain consistent with historical trends in the near term.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and a strong sense of community.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
10% 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 14.7% · poverty 25.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 5.4%/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 3.9%/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 36545, Clarke 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 Jackson area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools in the area are primarily served by Jackson Academy and Jackson Public Schools, which maintain a stable reputation within the local community.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tropical weather impacts; flood insurance is recommended for low-lying parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and timber industries, with steady but slow development focused on residential and small-scale commercial expansion.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to local employment hubs in Jackson or commuting to larger regional centers via US-43.
The area offers access to the Tombigbee River for fishing and boating, along with local parks and community sports facilities within the city of Jackson.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and small apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by the timber, paper, and manufacturing sectors, which provide the primary employment base for the region.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-43 serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing industrial facilities.
The Clarke County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically reassessing parcels on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Clarke County school taxes and municipal levies within the city limits of Jackson.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, with availability generally stable for standard residential structures.
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.
- St. Stephens Historical Park4.48 mi
- H.W. Pearce, Jr. Memorial Park4.411.7 mi
- St. Stephens Historical Park4.48 mi
- H.W. Pearce, Jr. Memorial Park4.411.7 mi
- Jackson Square4.29.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional waterway providing fishing and recreational boating access.
Central community space for local events and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.