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Leighton, AL — ZIP 35646

Population: 4,568 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35646 (Leighton, AL) is $161,936 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $174,950 after a median 25 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$161,936

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$161,936
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+51.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$161,936
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
$174,950
Median list price
$220,000
Median price per sqft
$120
1-year sale-price change
+23.2%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Colbert County High School, Hatton Elementary School, Leighton Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.2 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)
7,750
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,934

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, LAWRENCE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+227 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
31.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$496
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
30.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,436
Average weekly wage
$1,046
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
65

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

How it compares

ZIP 35646State medianUS median
Median home value$161,936$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$174,950$247,500$325,000
Median days on market25 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$496$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 35646?
$161,936.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35646?
$174,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35646?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35646?
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 35646?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 35646 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35646?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35646?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35646?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35646?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35646 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35646?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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