The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36033 sells for about $192,500, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $616 a month.
ZIP 36033 — Georgiana
The housing market in 36033 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though limited economic growth keeps the market from significant acceleration.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to regional employment hubs in Butler County.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 5.4% · poverty 17.6% — 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 5.9%/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 5.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 36033, 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.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Butler County School District, with performance metrics generally reflecting rural Alabama educational outcomes.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk varies by proximity to local waterways.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail, 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) — 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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to Greenville or Montgomery for employment via I-65.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to rural hunting lands, local parks, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for single-family housing, with limited multi-family development.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber, and small-business retail, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for professional services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-65 serving as the primary corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements.
The Butler County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment ratio for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Butler County school and general fund millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk profiles common to South Alabama.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state, requiring limited seller disclosures regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 36033 profile.
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.
- Hank Williams Museum4.61.6 mi
- Hank Williams Museum4.61.6 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 park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Historical landmark celebrating the legacy of the country music icon.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.