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Ariton, AL — ZIP 36311

Population: 3,048 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 36311 (Ariton, AL) is $169,306 — up 0.1% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,306

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$169,306
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+4.9%
10-year appreciation
+40.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$175,618
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$295,000
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$665/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,539/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
Schools include
Ariton School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: 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
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 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
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,566

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (57 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
RT-416 Landing Strip (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
+25 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
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$301
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
42.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,019
Average weekly wage
$1,301
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

ZIP 36311State medianUS median
Typical home value$169,306$204,805$288,527
Median annual property tax$301$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 36311?
$169,306.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36311?
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 36311?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 36311 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 36311. 5 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 36311?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36311?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36311?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36311?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 36311 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36311?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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