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Montgomery, AL — ZIP 36108

Population: 14,766 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 36108 (Montgomery, AL) is $68,999 — up 9.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $61,000 after a median 75 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heat wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$68,999

Typical home value

+9.5%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$68,999
1-year appreciation
+9.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+50.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2007)
$81,856
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
$61,000
Median list price
$62,500
Median price per sqft
$57
1-year sale-price change
-23.8%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
53
Sale-to-list ratio
89.0%
Active listings
54
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,003/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,476/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,708/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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
LIFE Academy, Montgomery County
Schools include
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute, Carver Elementary School, Catoma Elementary School, McIntyre Comprehensive Academy, Carver Senior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
49
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 47% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant) (2.9 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)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
229
Days with Moderate air quality
130
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,400
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,996

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (20 mi)
National parks include
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INC, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
48
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
-897 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$237
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
54.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
96,037
Average weekly wage
$1,161
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
729

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

How it compares

ZIP 36108State medianUS median
Typical home value$68,999$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$61,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market75 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$237$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 36108?
$68,999.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36108?
$61,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36108?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36108?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,150/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36108?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heat wave, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 36108 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 36108. 49 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 36108?
Risk to homes is higher than 47% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36108?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36108?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: T.H. Agriculture & Nutrition Co. (Montgomery Plant), 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 36108?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 36108 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 36108?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36108?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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