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Piedmont, AL — ZIP 36272

Population: 12,954 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36272 (Piedmont, AL) is $156,867 — up 6.9% over the past year. 3 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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$156,867

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,867
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+17.4%
10-year appreciation
+55.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$156,867
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
39
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Piedmont High School, Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle 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
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) (15.3 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)

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
Freedom Riders National Monument (15 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Edwards Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+196 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
39.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$646
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
51.1%

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 36272State medianUS median
Median home value$156,867$202,644$289,727
Median annual property tax$646$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 36272?
$156,867.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36272?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36272?
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 36272?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36272?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36272?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36272?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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