The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36203 sells for about $135,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $890 a month.
ZIP 36203 — Oxford
The housing market in 36203 remains stable with limited inventory and modest price points. Market activity is driven by local employment stability and affordability, though sales volume remains low.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and local workers seeking affordable housing options within the Anniston-Oxford metro area.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 16.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36203, Calhoun 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 is served by Oxford City Schools and Anniston City Schools, with varying performance ratings across local elementary, middle, and high school levels.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and public sector employment, with steady but modest development activity.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional corridors connecting to nearby employment hubs.
The area features local parks and community centers, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts in the Oxford-Anniston corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with a mix of single-family and multi-family housing options.
The economy is driven by manufacturing, healthcare, and government services, serving as a regional hub for Calhoun County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with regional highway access provided by I-20.
Development is focused on infill projects and commercial revitalization along major arterial roads.
The Calhoun County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments based on fair market value.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and hazard exposure typical of East Alabama.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ZCTA 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.
A major local park offering recreational facilities and green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.