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Waverly, AL — ZIP 36879

Population: 2,826 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 36879 (Waverly, AL) is $459,667 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $524,950 after a median 65 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$459,667

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$459,667
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$459,667
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
$524,950
Median list price
$389,900
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
+10.6%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$967/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,091/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,434/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
60.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.0 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
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,209
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,934

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Auburn University Regional Airport (AUO) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lawson Army Air Field (LSF) (43 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INC, THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
16
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)
+632 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
10.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,347
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
46.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
50,806
Average weekly wage
$967
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,575

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

How it compares

ZIP 36879State medianUS median
Typical home value$459,667$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$524,950$247,500$325,000
Median days on market65 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,347$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 36879?
$459,667.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36879?
$524,950.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36879?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36879?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,091/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36879?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, heat wave, hurricane, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36879?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36879?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36879?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 36879 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36879?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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