The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36548 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 36548 — Leroy
The housing market in 36548 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 those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including local workers and retirees who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 4.9% · poverty 8.3% — 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 36548, Washington 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 Leroy are generally low and consistent with rural Washington County, though specific localized trends are not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Washington County School District, which provides standard rural educational services.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal wind events and localized flooding, with insurance availability typical for rural Alabama.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily supported by local agriculture, forestry, and small-scale service industries.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to regional employment hubs in Jackson or Mobile via state highways.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and access to local forest lands, with limited commercial shopping within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The local economy is driven by the timber industry, agriculture, and public sector employment within Washington County.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Washington County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, which are updated periodically based on state guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Washington County school and general fund taxes, with no major MUD or PID districts present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with market health stable but sensitive to catastrophic weather events.
Net domestic migration in rural Alabama counties remains relatively flat, with modest shifts toward regional employment centers.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
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.
Local community park providing basic outdoor space.
Extensive regional forest land used for hunting and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.