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Brilliant, AL — ZIP 35548

Population: 1,712 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 35548 (Brilliant, AL) is $68,800. Homes sell for a median $158,453 after a median 47 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$68,800

Median home value (Census)

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$68,800
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$158,453
Median list price
$92,553
Median price per sqft
$77
1-year sale-price change
-13.9%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$641/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$738/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,539/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.1 : 1
Schools include
Brilliant School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, cold wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 50% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.6%
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 NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tupelo National Battlefield (58 mi)
National parks include
Tupelo National Battlefield, Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Kown (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (50 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES - SOUTH MARION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
42.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.8%
Median annual property tax
$225
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,220
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

ZIP 35548State medianUS median
Median sale price$158,453$249,927$319,906
Median days on market47 days63 days48 days
Median annual property tax$225$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 35548?
$68,800 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35548?
$158,453.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35548?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35548?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35548?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, cold wave, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35548?
Risk to homes is higher than 50% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35548?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35548?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35548?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35548?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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