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Benton, AL — ZIP 36785

Population: 1,139 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36785 (Benton, AL) is $141,399 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $83,750 after a median 130 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,399

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

130

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,399
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+2.9%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$146,952
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
$83,750
Median list price
$119,900
1-year sale-price change
-79.6%
Median days on market
130 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
86.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$690/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$750/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.7 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,164
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,415

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Sunflower Ranch Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VAUGHAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-23 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
36.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.0%
Median annual property tax
$281
Households with broadband internet
42.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,429
Average weekly wage
$1,357
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

ZIP 36785State medianUS median
Median home value$141,399$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$83,750$247,500$325,000
Median days on market130 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$281$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 36785?
$141,399.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36785?
$83,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36785?
Median days on market: 130 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36785?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $900/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36785?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 36785 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36785?
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 36785?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36785?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 36785 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36785?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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