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Zcta 35503, AL — ZIP 35503

Population: 9,329 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35503 (Zcta 35503, AL) is $201,439 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $365,000 after a median 58 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$201,439

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$201,439
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.1%
10-year appreciation
+53.1%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$203,203
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
$365,000
Median list price
$368,450
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+59.4%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
49
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Curry Elementary School, Curry High School, Curry Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.2%
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)

Annual precipitation
61.1 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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,439
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,136

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Walker County Airport Bevill Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SANCTUARY AT THE WOODLANDS, THE
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)
+29 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$358
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
55.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,428
Average weekly wage
$908
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
38

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

How it compares

ZIP 35503State medianUS median
Median home value$201,439$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$365,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market58 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$358$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 35503?
$201,439.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35503?
$365,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35503?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35503?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35503?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 35503 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35503?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35503?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35503?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35503?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35503 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35503?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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