The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35469 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 35469 — Union
The housing market in 35469 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand from local buyers. Sales volume is low, reflecting the rural nature of the area, while affordability remains a key factor compared to the nearby Tuscaloosa urban core.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking affordable, rural-style living within a reasonable driving distance of the Tuscaloosa employment hub.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving 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 0.0% · poverty 48.1% — a mixed stability 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 4.1%/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 4.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35469, Tuscaloosa 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.
Crime rates in this area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural Tuscaloosa County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of the Tuscaloosa County School System, which maintains a mix of rural community schools with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood zones concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Tuscaloosa industrial corridor, with steady but slow residential development and limited new commercial infrastructure.
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.
Residents primarily commute via US-82 toward Tuscaloosa/Northport for employment, with travel times typically ranging from 20 to 35 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to Lake Tuscaloosa and various community parks, with limited retail options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is primarily composed of single-family homes and mobile home lots, with low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is largely supported by the regional manufacturing and education sectors in nearby Tuscaloosa, including the University of Alabama and automotive supply chains.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-82 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and rural land subdivision rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for annual tax roll updates.
Parcels are subject to Tuscaloosa County school and general fund millage, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with standard market availability for residential coverage.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes under power-of-sale clauses.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, limiting mandatory seller disclosures to specific statutory requirements regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- UpSurge Trampoline Park4.419.8 mi
- Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater4.619.3 mi
- Moundville Archaeological Park4.613 mi
- Brick & Spoon - Tuscaloosa4.619.6 mi
- The Historic Bama Theatre4.719.5 mi
- Moundville Archaeological Park4.613 mi
- Moundville Archaeological Park4.613 mi
- The University Club at Alabama4.720 mi
- Kentuck Art Center & Festival4.619.4 mi
- Moundville Archaeological Park4.613 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional reservoir providing boating, fishing, and recreational access.
Local waterway offering scenic rural landscapes and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.