The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36426 sells for about $199,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% 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 $730 a month.
ZIP 36426 — Brewton
The 36426 housing market is currently stable, with a median listing price of $199,000 and a moderate supply of inventory. Market activity is driven by local demand for affordable single-family homes, though the pace of sales remains measured. The area continues to see steady interest from local buyers, supported by a consistent, if modest, economic base.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options in a rural, community-focused environment with access to essential services.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 9.0% · poverty 19.8% — a mixed stability 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 7.4%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36426, Escambia 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 Brewton area are generally consistent with rural Alabama averages, though specific neighborhood data is not determinable. Local law enforcement maintains standard coverage for the region.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Brewton City and Escambia County school districts, with performance ratings varying by individual campus.
The region is subject to seasonal hurricane and tropical storm risks common to southern Alabama, necessitating standard flood and wind insurance coverage.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, forestry, and public sector employment, with steady but modest development activity.
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 utilizing US-31 and AL-41 to access local employment hubs in Brewton and surrounding Escambia County.
The area features access to local parks, the Burnt Corn Creek, and various outdoor recreational opportunities, with basic shopping and dining concentrated in the Brewton city center.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and small multi-family units, with moderate vacancy pressure and stable demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and forestry industries, with major employers including local government and regional industrial facilities.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-31 serving as the primary arterial corridor for the region.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local commercial improvements within the city limits.
The Escambia County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard 10% assessment ratio for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and municipal fire/utility district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and flood risk profiles, with standard market availability.
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.
Provides local fishing and recreational access.
Central community space for local events and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.