The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36751 sells for about $63,999, or $57 per square foot.
Homes take about 17.2 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 36751
The housing market in 36751 is characterized by very low transaction volume and high affordability, reflecting its rural nature. Prices remain stagnant due to limited demand and a lack of new development. Most data points for specific market metrics like days on market or price cuts are either unavailable or negligible due to the extremely small number of annual sales.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural, affordable living or agricultural land, as it lacks the amenities and employment density required by commuters or families seeking suburban services.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 5.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 22.2% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 36751
The area is rural with limited industrial development; economic activity is primarily tied to regional agriculture and forestry.
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) — 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. 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).
Residents typically commute to larger regional hubs like Selma or Thomasville for employment, often involving drives exceeding 30 minutes.
Recreation is primarily rural, focusing on outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, and access to the Alabama River corridor.
The rental market is limited with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, forestry, and small-scale service industries.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles via state and county road networks.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to county-level property tax assessments and local school district levies.
Insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from Alabama Demographics and US Census Bureau sources.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.