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Zcta 35956, AL

Zcta 35956, AL.

Population: 8,748 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Zcta 35956, AL is $226,913 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 89 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,913

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,913
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+17.9%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+95.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$226,913
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
$265,000
Median list price
$282,450
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-18.3%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
11

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Carlisle Elementary School, Sardis High School, Whitesboro Elementary School, Sardis Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
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
63.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
183
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,407
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,354

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (36 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Freedom Riders National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Fricks Field Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+112 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
27.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.7%
Median annual property tax
$588
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,584
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
117

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

How it compares

Zcta 35956State medianUS median
Median home value$226,913$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market89 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$588$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 35956, AL?
$226,913.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 35956, AL?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 35956, AL?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 35956, 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 35956, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Zcta 35956, AL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Zcta 35956, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 35956, 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 35956, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 35956, AL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Zcta 35956, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Zcta 35956, AL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 35956, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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