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Kinston, AL — ZIP 36453

Population: 2,665 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36453 (Kinston, AL) is $159,227 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $150,000 after a median 146 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 lightning, tornado, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,227

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

146

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,227
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
-4.1%
5-year appreciation
+7.6%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$166,847
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
$150,000
Median list price
$140,663
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
-55.9%
Median days on market
146 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.2%

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

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
John H Hataway Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (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
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+267 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$292
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,108
Average weekly wage
$834
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
133

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

How it compares

ZIP 36453State medianUS median
Median home value$159,227$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$150,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market146 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$292$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 36453?
$159,227.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36453?
$150,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36453?
Median days on market: 146 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36453?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, hurricane, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36453?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36453?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36453?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36453?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36453?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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