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Zcta 35151, AL

Zcta 35151, AL.

Population: 7,482 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Zcta 35151, AL is $205,348 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,000 after a median 85 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, tornado, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$205,348

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$205,348
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+87.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$206,681
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
$287,000
Median list price
$259,500
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+13.7%
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$764/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$799/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$977/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,286/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
19.8 : 1
Schools include
Fayetteville High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, tornado, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alabama Army Ammunition Plant (18.1 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
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.5 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
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,014

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (39 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
ST. VINCENT'S EAST, SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (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)
+21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
21.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.1%
Median annual property tax
$547
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,736
Average weekly wage
$1,169
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
195

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

How it compares

Zcta 35151State medianUS median
Typical home value$205,348$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$287,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market85 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$547$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 Zcta 35151, AL?
$205,348.
What is the median sale price in Zcta 35151, AL?
$287,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Zcta 35151, AL?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Zcta 35151, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $977/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Zcta 35151, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, heat wave, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Zcta 35151, AL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Zcta 35151, AL. 7 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 Zcta 35151, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Zcta 35151, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Zcta 35151, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Zcta 35151, AL?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Zcta 35151, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Zcta 35151, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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