The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36092 sells for about $235,616, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 39 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,043 a month.
ZIP 36092 — Wetumpka
The housing market in 36092 is currently balanced, with home values showing modest growth and a stable sales pace. While inventory levels are sufficient to meet demand, the market remains sensitive to broader economic trends in the Montgomery metro area. Buyers are finding a competitive but fair environment, supported by steady local employment and suburban appeal.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban space and outdoor access within a reasonable drive of the Montgomery metro area.
Median prices moved up 4.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 39 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 11.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36092, Elmore 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.
Schools in the Wetumpka area are generally considered stable, with the Elmore County School District serving the region.
The area is subject to standard Alabama climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding near the Coosa River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Montgomery employment hub and local government and retail sectors in Wetumpka.
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. County (Elmore County, Alabama) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at a percentage of fair market value based on class: Class I (utility) at 30%, Class II (all other property) at 20%, and Class III (agricultural, forest, residential) at 10%.
Residents typically commute by car toward Montgomery via US-231, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including the Coosa River for water sports, Gold Star Park, and various local trails and golf facilities.
The rental market shows moderate pressure with a vacancy rate of approximately 12.3%, suggesting a balanced environment for tenants.
The economy is anchored by the Montgomery metro area, with significant employment in government, education, and healthcare sectors.
Primary transit is via highway corridors including US-231, connecting the area to the broader Montgomery metropolitan infrastructure.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and suburban retail growth along major arterial roads.
Elmore County utilizes a standard assessment regime based on property classification and market value.
Parcels are served by the Elmore County School District and local utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and storm risk common to central Alabama.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
Major regional attraction for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Popular local park located along the riverfront.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.