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Andalusia, AL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Andalusia.

Population: 20,262 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Andalusia, AL is $184,890 — up 1.1% over the past year. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,890

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,890
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+55.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$185,617
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
135
New listings (monthly)
24

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
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Andalusia City, Covington County
Schools include
Andalusia High School, Andalusia Junior High, Pleasant Home School, Straughn Elementary School, Straughn High 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, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.5%
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
69.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.2 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
18
Nearest airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
South Alabama Regional At Bill Benton Field Airport (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
ANDALUSIA HEALTH, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
+175 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
31.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$438
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,955
Average weekly wage
$862
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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

How it compares

AndalusiaState medianUS median
Median home value$184,890$202,644$289,727
Median annual property tax$438$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 Andalusia, AL?
$184,890.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Andalusia, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Andalusia, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Andalusia, AL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Andalusia, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Andalusia, AL?
6 schools (1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Andalusia, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Andalusia

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