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Cypress, AL — ZIP 35474

Population: 9,654 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 35474 (Cypress, AL) is $228,466 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,445/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,466

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$228,466
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+58.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$229,531
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
$255,000
Median list price
$253,400
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+23.8%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,445/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,165/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,531/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hale County, Tuscaloosa County
Schools include
Hale County High School, Moundville Elementary School, Hale County Middle School, Big Sandy Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
31
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% 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)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
74.5°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
54.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,918

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Moundville Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL, BIBB MEDICAL CENTER, DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
+11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
Housing built before 1970
14.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.1%
Median annual property tax
$559
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
60.3%

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

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

ZIP 35474State medianUS median
Typical home value$228,466$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,445/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$559$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 35474?
$228,466.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35474?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35474?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35474?
Typical rent: $1,445/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35474?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 35474 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 35474. 31 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35474?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35474?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35474?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35474?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 35474 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35474?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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