The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36030 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 36030 — Forest Home
The housing market in 36030 is characterized by low volume and stable, modest price growth consistent with rural Alabama trends. Limited inventory and a small population base result in a slow-moving market with minimal speculative activity.
This area is best suited for individuals or families seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs, rather than those requiring proximity to urban amenities or transit.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% 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 0.0% · poverty 5.1% — 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 4.8%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36030, Butler 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.
The area is subject to standard regional risks for central Alabama, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local agriculture and small-scale commerce, with limited large-scale industrial 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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for travel, with longer commute times to regional employment hubs like Greenville or Montgomery.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to local outdoor spaces, though formal shopping and entertainment districts are limited.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local residents.
The local economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with limited major corporate presence.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state and county road networks.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
Butler County assesses property based on fair market value with standard agricultural exemptions available.
Parcels are served by the Butler County School District and standard county utility services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and storm exposure.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Alabama follows a caveat emptor (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data derived from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables and Data Commons.
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.
- RTJ Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge4.812.2 mi
- Hank Williams Museum4.616.2 mi
- Sherling Lake Park & Campground4.513 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.