The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36032 sells for about $185,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.86% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $484 a month.
ZIP 36032 — Fort Deposit
The housing market in 36032 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with limited new construction keeping supply tight. Buyers should expect a competitive environment for well-maintained properties.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, local workers, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to Montgomery via the interstate.
Median prices moved up 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 12.4% · poverty 38.8% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 7.7%/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 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 36032, Lowndes 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 the Fort Deposit area are generally consistent with rural Lowndes County trends, remaining lower than the state's major metropolitan centers.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Lowndes County School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding resource allocation and academic performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and public sector employment, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling via I-65 toward Montgomery for employment and major services.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to regional hunting grounds, fishing spots, and small community parks.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a high share of single-family detached homes, with stable demand from local workers.
The economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with many residents commuting to Montgomery for professional and industrial employment.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-65 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the immediate ZIP code area.
The Lowndes County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax rolls reflect market value.
Parcels are subject to Lowndes County school taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with availability generally stable for standard residential structures.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama operates under a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, placing the burden of inspection primarily on the purchaser.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community green space for recreation.
Historical site detailing the Selma to Montgomery march.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.