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Cottonwood, AL — ZIP 36320

Population: 3,151 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36320 (Cottonwood, AL) is $168,170 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $212,500 after a median 132 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$168,170

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

132

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$168,170
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+53.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$170,827
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
$212,500
Median list price
$214,000
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-22.4%
Median days on market
132 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
3

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Cottonwood High School, Cottonwood Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (19.7 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
55.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,081
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,968

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Pratt Landing Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+259 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
23.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$423
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,118
Average weekly wage
$972
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
221

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

How it compares

ZIP 36320State medianUS median
Median home value$168,170$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$212,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market132 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$423$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 36320?
$168,170.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36320?
$212,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36320?
Median days on market: 132 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36320?
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 36320?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave.
Is ZIP 36320 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36320?
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 36320?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36320?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36320?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 36320 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36320?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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