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Ashford, AL — ZIP 36312

Population: 6,249 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 36312 (Ashford, AL) is $195,967 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 73 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$195,967

Typical home value

+3.0%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$195,967
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+69.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$199,095
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
$260,000
Median list price
$234,900
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
21
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$768/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$966/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,291/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,415/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
Schools include
Ashford High School, Ashford Elementary School, Ashford Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Brass (14.5 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
67.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
57.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,608
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Flying Hog Farm Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, DALE MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL CENTER ENTERPRISE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 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)
+259 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
27.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.7%
Median annual property tax
$460
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
61.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,426
Average weekly wage
$1,054
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
470

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

How it compares

ZIP 36312State medianUS median
Typical home value$195,967$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$260,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market73 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$460$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 36312?
$195,967.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36312?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36312?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36312?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $966/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36312?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
Is ZIP 36312 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 36312. 19 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 36312?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36312?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36312?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36312?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 36312 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36312?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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