The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35136 sells for about $198,873, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $603 a month.
ZIP 35136 — Rockford
The housing market in 35136 is characterized by low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting its rural nature. Price growth remains modest, and the market is heavily influenced by local economic conditions rather than broader regional trends. Investors should exercise caution due to the limited rental demand and high maintenance requirements for older housing stock.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents or those seeking rural, low-cost housing, as it lacks the infrastructure and amenities typically required by commuters or investors seeking high-growth opportunities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35136, Coosa County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Coosa County School District, which generally faces challenges typical of rural, low-density districts in Alabama.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area primarily serving as a rural residential base with minimal large-scale commercial or industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to larger employment hubs in the Birmingham or Alexander City areas via state highways.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, featuring access to local woodlands, fishing, and outdoor activities, with limited immediate access to major shopping or entertainment districts.
The rental market is characterized by high vacancy rates and lower-than-average yields, with a limited supply of modern rental inventory.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale local services, with most major employment located outside the ZIP code.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Coosa County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Coosa County School District taxes and standard county-wide levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.