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Acmar, AL — ZIP 35004

Population: 12,155 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35004 (Acmar, AL) is $265,028 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $199,000 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,874/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$265,028

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$265,028
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+0.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.1%
10-year appreciation
+68.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$265,335
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$199,000
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$188
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
64
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,874/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,390/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Moody Middle School, Moody Junior High School, Moody High School, Moody Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Interstate Lead Co. (ILCO) (10 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,127
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,164

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (20 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Moore Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, CALLAHAN EYE HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+764 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,003
Housing built before 1970
5.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
62.2%
Median annual property tax
$763
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,991
Average weekly wage
$953
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
535

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35004State medianUS median
Median home value$265,028$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$199,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market40 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,874/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$763$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 35004?
$265,028.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35004?
$199,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35004?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35004?
Typical rent: $1,874/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35004?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35004 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35004?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35004?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35004?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35004?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35004 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35004?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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