The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36849 sells for about $367,700, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 36849 — Auburn
The housing market in ZIP 36849 remains stable and optimistic, driven by the consistent demand from the Auburn University community. Low inventory levels and high educational attainment continue to support property values, despite the unique demographic profile of the area. Market conditions are characterized by steady price appreciation and high rental demand.
This ZIP is primarily suited for students, university faculty, and staff who prioritize proximity to campus life and institutional amenities over traditional suburban family housing.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.5% · poverty 28.5% — 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 4.6%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 36849, 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.
Crime in the Auburn University area is generally low, primarily consisting of campus-related incidents, and compares favorably to larger urban centers in Alabama.
The area is served by the Auburn City Schools district, which is highly regarded for academic performance and consistently ranks among the top districts in the state.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes, with standard insurance coverage for wind and hail being typical for the area.
Economic momentum is driven by Auburn University, which serves as the primary employer and anchor for research, education, and regional development.
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.
The ZIP is centrally located within the Auburn campus, making it highly walkable for students and faculty, with easy access to major regional corridors like I-85.
Residents have immediate access to university athletic facilities, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, and various campus green spaces, with downtown Auburn shopping and dining within a short distance.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the university student population, resulting in high demand, low vacancy rates, and consistent annual rent growth.
The economy is dominated by Auburn University, which provides a stable base of employment in education, research, and administrative services.
The area is served by local transit and is well-connected to the regional highway network via I-85, facilitating travel to Montgomery and Atlanta.
Development is largely focused on university-related infrastructure and student-oriented housing projects within the immediate campus vicinity.
The Lee County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Auburn City Schools district taxes and various municipal service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
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.
- GoodTimes Bowling4.61.9 mi
- Surge Adventure Park4.25.7 mi
- Rock 'N Roll Pinball4.97.7 mi
- Jordan-Hare Stadium4.70.8 mi
- Botanic4.75.9 mi
- Neville Arena4.80.8 mi
- Pope's Haunted Farm4.514.5 mi
- Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University4.90.4 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.62.9 mi
- Kiesel Park4.82.9 mi
- Town Creek Park4.71.1 mi
- AMC Tiger 134.45.4 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.81.2 mi
- Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site4.814.3 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.81.2 mi
- The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University4.60.6 mi
- Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site4.616.7 mi
- Lee County Historical Society4.76.2 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.62.9 mi
- Kiesel Park4.82.9 mi
- Town Creek Park4.71.1 mi
- Floral Park4.67.3 mi
- Kreher Preserve & Nature Center4.84.7 mi
- Momentum Marine At Lake Martin4.319.9 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National4.66.9 mi
- Moore's Mill Club4.72.8 mi
- Pines Crossing Golf Course3.93.8 mi
- Auburn Mall4.13.7 mi
- Publix Super Market at Hamilton Place4.73.3 mi
- Publix Super Market at The Shoppes at Cary Creek4.63.4 mi
- Publix Super Market at the Shops on Gay Street4.71.2 mi
- Tiger Town Outdoor Shopping Center4.55.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Home of the Auburn Tigers football team.
A 13.5-acre botanical garden located on the university campus.
Multi-purpose arena for basketball and other events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.