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Oxford, AL — ZIP 36203

Population: 18,919 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36203 (Oxford, AL) is $205,480 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,000 after a median 75 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,158/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,480

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$205,480
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$205,480
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
$258,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$144
1-year sale-price change
+17.5%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
66
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,158/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Oxford High School, Oxford Elementary School, Oxford Middle School, Oxford Area Vocational School, CE Hanna School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area) (9.4 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
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,311
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,977

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (6 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
+196 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
23.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$699
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
32,303
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
115

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

How it compares

ZIP 36203State medianUS median
Median home value$205,480$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$258,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market75 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,158/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$699$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 36203?
$205,480.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36203?
$258,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36203?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36203?
Typical rent: $1,158/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36203?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 36203 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36203?
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 36203?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36203?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36203?
5 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 36203 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36203?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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