The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36436 sells for about $105,000, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are down 32.7% 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 36436 — Dickinson
The housing market in 36436 is currently experiencing a significant correction, with median prices declining sharply year-over-year. Low sales volume and limited inventory suggest a stagnant market environment driven by broader economic pressures in the rural Alabama region.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in a small-town setting.
Median prices moved down 32.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 0.0% · poverty 8.3% — 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 5.3%/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 3.7%/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 36436, Clarke 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.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with limited access to public transit options in this rural area.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby forests and community parks within the Clarke County area.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale manufacturing operations.
Parcels are subject to Clarke County school district taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and storm risks.
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.
Local green space for community gatherings and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.