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Cropwell, AL — ZIP 35054

Population: 4,593 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 35054 (Cropwell, AL) is $430,099 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $532,500 after a median 65 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with tornado, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$430,099

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$430,099
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+21.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$430,099
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$532,500
Median list price
$411,824
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,263/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,727/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,941/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
Schools include
Coosa Valley Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
tornado, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
15
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alabama Plating Company, Inc. (8.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,214
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,636

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Town & Country Airpark (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+764 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
7.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.2%
Median annual property tax
$793
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,861
Average weekly wage
$1,110
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
411

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35054State medianUS median
Typical home value$430,099$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$532,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$793$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 35054?
$430,099.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35054?
$532,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35054?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35054?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,375/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35054?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tornado, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is ZIP 35054 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 35054. 15 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35054?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35054?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35054?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35054?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 35054 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35054?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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