The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36009 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $703 a month.
ZIP 36009 — Brantley
The housing market in 36009 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Alabama trends. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable housing, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Current conditions reflect a balanced, slow-growth environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs compared to nearby urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.3% · poverty 15.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36009, Crenshaw County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern; specific trend data is not determinable.
Schools serving this area are part of the Crenshaw County School District, which generally maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized near the Conecuh River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale retail; infrastructure development is focused on maintaining existing rural corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Luverne or Montgomery via state highways.
Recreational opportunities include local parks, access to the Conecuh River for fishing and boating, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes; investor presence is minimal.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-business retail; employment is largely concentrated in the public sector and local services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; no public transit infrastructure exists in this rural geography.
Development is limited to small-scale residential improvements and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Crenshaw County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard mass appraisal process for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Crenshaw County school and general fund millage rates; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk; market availability remains stable for standard residential coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 36009.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation access.
Community park serving local residents with basic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.