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Gordo, AL — ZIP 35466

Population: 4,906 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 35466 (Gordo, AL) is $175,855 — down 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $294,000 after a median 59 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heat wave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,855

Typical home value

-2.8%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$175,855
1-year appreciation
-2.8%
3-year appreciation
-5.1%
5-year appreciation
+0.8%
10-year appreciation
+36.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2023)
$188,717
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
$294,000
Median list price
$257,450
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
+9.3%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$699/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$704/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.8 : 1
Schools include
Gordo Elementary School, Gordo High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heat wave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
57.4 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)
4,037
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,053

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
5
Nearest airport
North Pickens Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER, GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL, DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (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)
-35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
30.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.2%
Median annual property tax
$377
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
38.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,669
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 35466State medianUS median
Typical home value$175,855$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$294,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market59 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$377$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 35466?
$175,855.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35466?
$294,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35466?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35466?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35466?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heat wave, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 35466 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 35466. 3 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 35466?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35466?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35466?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35466?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 35466 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35466?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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