The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36507 sells for about $257,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +7% 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 $983 a month.
ZIP 36507 — Bay Minette
The housing market in 36507 is showing steady growth with a 7% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, reflecting the area's role as an affordable alternative to the larger Mobile market. Inventory remains relatively tight, and homes are moving at a moderate pace, driven by consistent demand from local families and commuters. The market sentiment is cautiously optimistic as the region continues to benefit from its status as the Baldwin County seat.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking a more affordable, small-town lifestyle within commuting distance of the Mobile metro area.
Median prices moved up 7.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 16.4% — 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 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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36507, Baldwin 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 area are primarily served by the Baldwin County Public Schools system, which maintains a standard regional performance profile.
The area is subject to regional wind and storm risks associated with the Gulf Coast climate, necessitating standard property insurance coverage.
Bay Minette serves as the Baldwin County seat and benefits from its role as a regional administrative and service hub with steady population growth.
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.
Residents typically commute via I-65 or AL-59 toward the Mobile employment core, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban transit pattern.
The area features local parks and proximity to outdoor recreation in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta, with basic retail and dining options located along the main corridors.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by the local workforce, with a mix of single-family rentals and apartment units.
The local economy is anchored by government services, agriculture, and manufacturing, with ongoing support from the broader Baldwin County economic base.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-65 and US-31, facilitating regional connectivity to Mobile and the Gulf Coast.
Development is focused on residential expansion and infrastructure improvements to support the growing population.
The Baldwin County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard ad valorem tax system.
Parcels are subject to Baldwin County school district taxes and local municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hurricane and wind exposure, consistent with coastal Alabama standards.
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.
Local community park with recreational facilities.
Extensive wetlands and waterways offering boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.