The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36832 sells for about $419,000, or $226 per square foot.
Prices are up +27.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,084 a month.
ZIP 36832 — Auburn
The 36832 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, with a 27.1% year-over-year increase in median home prices. Market activity is driven by a high concentration of young adults and university-related demand. Several metrics, including specific sales counts and tax rates, are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is well-suited for students, young professionals, and investors due to its high concentration of single adults and proximity to university-related infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 27.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 34.2% — a mixed stability profile.
ZCTA 36832, Lee 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 features a high concentration of young adults and students, with significant development activity linked to the expansion of Auburn University and associated residential growth.
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.
The average commute is approximately 19 minutes, reflecting proximity to the Auburn employment core.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the broader recreational amenities of the Auburn-Opelika area.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand, with a 2025 HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,170 for a 2-bedroom unit, reflecting a 6.4% increase.
The economy is heavily influenced by Auburn University and its associated research, education, and service sectors.
Data sourced from US Census and ZIP-level reporting.
- GoodTimes Bowling4.67.1 mi
- Surge Adventure Park4.210.8 mi
- Rock 'N Roll Pinball4.912.9 mi
- Jordan-Hare Stadium4.75.8 mi
- Botanic4.711.2 mi
- Neville Arena4.85.6 mi
- Pope's Haunted Farm4.518.5 mi
- Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University4.95.6 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.66.5 mi
- Kiesel Park4.82.4 mi
- Town Creek Park4.76.2 mi
- AMC Tiger 134.410.7 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.86.3 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.66.5 mi
- Kiesel Park4.82.4 mi
- Town Creek Park4.76.2 mi
- Floral Park4.612.4 mi
- Kreher Preserve & Nature Center4.88.1 mi
- Chuckwalla's Pizza at Chuck's Marina4.718.4 mi
- Harbor Pointe Marina LLC4.618 mi
- Momentum Marine At Lake Martin4.316.5 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National4.611.4 mi
- Moore's Mill Club4.77.9 mi
- Pines Crossing Golf Course3.98.9 mi
- Auburn Mall4.18.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Hamilton Place4.78.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Cary Creek4.67.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at the Shops on Gay Street4.76.3 mi
- Tiger Town Outdoor Shopping Center4.510.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution driving local economy and population demographics.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.