The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36726 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $956 a month.
ZIP 36726 — Camden
The housing market in 36726 remains slow and stable, characterized by low sales volume and limited inventory. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, reflecting the broader economic constraints of the rural Wilcox County area. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and those seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle. It is less attractive to commuters or investors looking for high-growth urban appreciation.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 8.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.9% · poverty 24.1% — 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 3.1%/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 3.0%/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 36726, Wilcox 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 Camden area are generally consistent with rural Alabama averages, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement. Regional comparisons indicate lower violent crime rates than larger urban centers in the state.
Public schools in the area are part of the Wilcox County School District, which faces significant challenges regarding funding and academic performance metrics. Educational outcomes are generally below state averages.
The area is subject to seasonal severe weather, including high winds and occasional flooding near the Alabama River. Property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional hazard risks.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy heavily reliant on agriculture, timber, and public sector employment. There is minimal large-scale commercial development currently underway.
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 traveling to local employment hubs within Wilcox County. There is no public transit infrastructure available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including fishing and boating on the Alabama River and Dannelly Reservoir. Local parks provide basic community facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes. Demand is steady but constrained by the local economic base.
The economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and local government services. Major employers include the school district and local manufacturing or timber-related businesses.
Transportation is entirely reliant on personal vehicles via state highways. No public transit or rail infrastructure serves the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Wilcox County Revenue Commissioner handles property assessments, which are generally updated on a cyclical basis.
Parcels are subject to Wilcox County property taxes and the Wilcox County School District levy.
Property insurance availability is stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional wind and storm risk profiles.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, though rural counties like Wilcox often see stable or slightly declining populations.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, limiting mandatory seller disclosures to specific material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 36726.
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 waterway used for fishing and recreation.
Provides camping, fishing, and boat access to the Dannelly Reservoir.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.