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Centre, AL — ZIP 35960

Population: 9,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35960 (Centre, AL) is $225,368 — up 0.5% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,368

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,368
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,368
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
82
New listings (monthly)
18

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

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Centre Elementary School, Centre Middle School, Cherokee County High School, Cherokee County Career Technology Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.5%
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
54.6 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (21 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Freedom Riders National Monument, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Headquarters Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richard B Russell Airport (RMG) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FLOYD CHEROKEE MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+180 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
30.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$694
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,050
Average weekly wage
$819
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

ZIP 35960State medianUS median
Median home value$225,368$202,644$289,727
Median annual property tax$694$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 35960?
$225,368.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35960?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35960?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35960?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35960?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35960?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35960?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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