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Zcta 35046, AL

Zcta 35046, AL.

Population: 5,160 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 35046, AL is $259,898 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 70 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$259,898

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$259,898
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+73.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$259,898
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
$490,000
Median list price
$421,354
Median price per sqft
$206
1-year sale-price change
+59.3%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
27
1-year forecast
+0.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.7%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,294
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,092

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (44 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Ware Island Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+288 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.8%
Median annual property tax
$581
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,268
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

Zcta 35046State medianUS median
Median home value$259,898$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$490,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market70 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$581$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 Zcta 35046, AL?
$259,898.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 35046, AL?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 35046, AL?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 35046, AL?
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 Zcta 35046, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado.
Is Zcta 35046, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 35046, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 35046, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 35046, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Zcta 35046, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 35046, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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