The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36745 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 36745 — Jefferson
The housing market in 36745 remains stable with low inventory and modest price fluctuations. Demand is driven by local residents, with limited external investment activity keeping the market quiet and predictable.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living who are comfortable with longer commutes to regional job centers.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 22.1% — 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 4.4%/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 2.9%/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 36745, Dallas County AL
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local county district, which faces challenges with funding and student performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local waterways.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services.
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 face long commutes to regional employment hubs, relying on state highways for access to larger towns.
Recreational opportunities are largely centered on outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and local community park facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family homes, with limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-scale local businesses, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available in the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic property valuations for tax purposes, with appeals processes available to property owners.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies, with no significant MUD or special utility districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, with availability generally stable for standard residential structures.
The state experiences modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like this one seeing stable or slightly declining population trends.
The state follows a non-judicial foreclosure process, allowing for relatively efficient resolution of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement, though the state maintains a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) tradition in real estate transactions.
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 basic outdoor space and playground facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.