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Jemison, AL — ZIP 35085

Population: 8,683 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35085 (Jemison, AL) is $226,249 — up 5.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,500 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,695/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,249

Median home value

+5.3%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,249
1-year appreciation
+5.3%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+23.2%
10-year appreciation
+82.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$226,249
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
$248,500
Median list price
$247,400
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
96.5%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,695/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/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
Jemison High School, Jemison Middle School, Jemison Elementary School, Jemison Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,015
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,973

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (38 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Chilton County Airport / Gragg-Wade Field (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S CHILTON
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+288 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
24.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$377
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,268
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

ZIP 35085State medianUS median
Median home value$226,249$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$248,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market92 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,695/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$377$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 35085?
$226,249.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35085?
$248,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35085?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35085?
Typical rent: $1,695/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35085?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 35085 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35085?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35085?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35085?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35085?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35085 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35085?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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