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Berry, AL — ZIP 35546

Population: 4,275 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 35546 (Berry, AL) is $205,007 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $367,500 after a median 54 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,007

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$205,007
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
0.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.1%
10-year appreciation
+61.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$208,985
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
$367,500
Median list price
$249,900
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+15.1%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.7 : 1
Schools include
Berry High School, Berry Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.3%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 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
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,759
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,262

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (43 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
4
Nearest airport
Richard Arthur Field (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER, NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES - SOUTH MARION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+43 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
24.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$371
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
45.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,737
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services

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

How it compares

ZIP 35546State medianUS median
Typical home value$205,007$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$367,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market54 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$371$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 35546?
$205,007.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35546?
$367,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35546?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35546?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,165/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35546?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 35546 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 35546. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 35546?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35546?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35546?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35546?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 35546 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35546?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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