The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36037 sells for about $120,199, or $86 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $745 a month.
ZIP 36037 — Greenville
The 36037 housing market remains a value-oriented, slow-moving environment with limited price appreciation. High vacancy rates and a significant share of renter cost-burdened households suggest a market that requires careful operator management rather than speculative growth.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and experienced real estate investors who are prepared to manage deferred maintenance and navigate a slower-moving, value-oriented market.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.1% · poverty 25.1% — 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 2.3%/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 2.8%/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 36037, 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.
Crime rates in Greenville are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in the area.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Butler County School District, which faces challenges regarding funding and standardized test performance compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding, with insurance premiums reflecting moderate hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is modest, with the local economy anchored by manufacturing, retail, and public sector employment; infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining existing corridors.
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 most residents traveling locally within Greenville or to nearby industrial hubs via I-65.
Local amenities include the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Cambrian Ridge, various city parks, and proximity to outdoor recreation areas like Sherling Lake.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of older housing stock with steady demand but limited upward rent trajectory due to local income constraints.
The economy is driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and retail trade, with major employers including local government and regional industrial facilities.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with I-65 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on small-scale commercial infill and maintenance of existing residential infrastructure.
The Butler County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard ad valorem tax system.
Parcels are subject to Butler County school and general fund taxes, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns, particularly wind and storm damage risks.
Net domestic migration has been relatively flat, with modest outflows balanced by local retention.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of distressed assets.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, limiting mandatory seller disclosures for residential real estate.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 36037.
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 Ridge4.812.8 mi
- Hank Williams Museum4.69.1 mi
- Beeland Park4.17.6 mi
- Edge Theater4.59.2 mi
- Hank Williams Museum4.69.1 mi
- Sherling Lake Park & Campground4.512.5 mi
- Beeland Park4.17.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, a major regional attraction.
Provides fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.