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Vinemont, AL — ZIP 35179

Population: 9,082 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 35179 (Vinemont, AL) is $252,688 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,900 after a median 69 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,688

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$252,688
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$252,688
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
$229,900
Median list price
$284,999
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-7.9%
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$785/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$790/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,034/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,356/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,581/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.0 : 1
Schools include
Vinemont High School, Vinemont Elementary School, Vinemont Middle School, West Point Middle School, West Point Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, strong wind, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 63% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
82.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Triana/Tennessee River (24.9 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
60.5°F
Average high
71.5°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.0 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
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,404
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,400

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Cullman Regional Airport-Folsom Field (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
NORTH ALABAMA MEDICAL CENTER, CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 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)
+515 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1991
Housing built before 1970
19.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.1%
Median annual property tax
$396
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
67.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,390
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

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

How it compares

ZIP 35179State medianUS median
Typical home value$252,688$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$229,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market69 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$396$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 35179?
$252,688.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35179?
$229,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35179?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35179?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,034/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35179?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, heat wave, ice storm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35179?
Risk to homes is higher than 63% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35179?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35179?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35179?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 35179 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35179?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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