The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35776 sells for about $203,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $598 a month.
ZIP 35776 — Woodville
The 35776 housing market is characterized by low transaction volume and high vacancy rates, reflecting its status as a rural, slow-growth submarket. Prices have plateaued following years of appreciation, and the market is currently cooling as affordability constraints impact buyer activity. Investors should approach with caution due to the high vacancy and limited rental demand.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents or those seeking affordable, rural living who are comfortable with longer commutes to major employment centers.
Median prices moved down 1.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% · poverty 13.0% — 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 6.5%/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 7.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35776, Jackson 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 part of the Jackson County School District, which generally maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity common to Northern Alabama.
Economic momentum is limited; the area functions primarily as a rural residential enclave with minimal new commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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 driving to employment hubs in Scottsboro or the Huntsville metropolitan area.
The area offers proximity to outdoor recreation including the Paint Rock River and nearby mountain trails, though formal shopping and dining options are sparse.
The rental market is thin with high vacancy pressure; most rental activity is driven by local individual landlords rather than institutional investors.
The local economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with many residents commuting to larger industrial and tech employers in the Huntsville/Decatur region.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via local state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Jackson County Revenue Commissioner handles property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Jackson County school and general fund taxes; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk, with standard market availability.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid lender recovery processes.
Alabama is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state, placing the burden of inspection primarily on the buyer.
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 local opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Small community park serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.