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Zcta 35128, AL — ZIP 35128

Population: 10,546 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35128 (Zcta 35128, AL) is $329,273 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $312,000 after a median 48.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,516/month. 3 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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$329,273

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$329,273
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+62.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$329,273
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
$312,000
Median list price
$329,000
Median price per sqft
$216
1-year sale-price change
-13.0%
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.9%
New listings (monthly)
13

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,516/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,060/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,200/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,860/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Duran South, Walter M Kennedy School, Williams Intermediate 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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Alabama Plating Company, Inc. (11.2 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
58.3 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,526
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,591

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (26 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
St Clair County Airport (PLR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, ST VINCENT'S ST CLAIR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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
1,993
Housing built before 1970
6.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.7%
Median annual property tax
$781
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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 35128State medianUS median
Median home value$329,273$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$312,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market49 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,516/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$781$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 35128?
$329,273.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35128?
$312,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35128?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35128?
Typical rent: $1,516/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35128?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35128 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35128?
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 35128?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35128?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35128?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35128 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35128?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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