The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36549 sells for about $487,208, or $232 per square foot.
Prices are down 13% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 36549 — Lillian
The housing market in 36549 is experiencing a correction, evidenced by a 13% year-over-year decline in median sale prices. High vacancy rates and a cooling demand environment are contributing to a more cautious outlook for the area.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees and those seeking a quiet, waterfront-adjacent lifestyle, as well as investors looking for lower-cost entry points in the Baldwin County market.
Median prices moved down 13.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
16% 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 4.5% · poverty 6.8% — 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 10.8%/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 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 36549, 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.
The area is subject to coastal wind and flood risks typical of the Gulf Coast region, necessitating specific insurance considerations.
Growth is driven by proximity to the broader Baldwin County economic corridor and regional tourism, though specific major infrastructure projects are not currently detailed for this ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional corridors connecting to the Mobile and Fairhope employment hubs.
The area features access to Perdido Bay and local waterfront amenities, with proximity to regional parks and outdoor recreational activities in the Lillian and Baldwin County area.
The rental market exhibits high vacancy rates relative to national norms, with pricing largely influenced by fair-market rent estimates.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, agriculture, and services within the broader Baldwin County and Mobile metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with regional highway access serving as the main transit corridor.
Parcels are subject to Baldwin County school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure and regional risk assessments.
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.
Provides significant recreational access for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.