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Lexington, AL — ZIP 35648

Population: 3,128 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35648 (Lexington, AL) is $226,064 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,500 after a median 8 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,064

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,064
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+79.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$227,211
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
$240,500
Median list price
$253,000
Median price per sqft
$170
1-year sale-price change
+36.6%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
5

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Lexington High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Murray-Ohio Dump (18.6 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)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,144
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,277

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Shiloh National Military Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Elk Haven Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, HELEN KELLER HOSPITAL, ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+189 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.5%
Median annual property tax
$596
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
36.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,461
Average weekly wage
$836
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

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

How it compares

ZIP 35648State medianUS median
Median home value$226,064$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$240,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market8 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$596$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 35648?
$226,064.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35648?
$240,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35648?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35648?
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 35648?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, earthquake.
Is ZIP 35648 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35648?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35648?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35648?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35648?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35648 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35648?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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