The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36453 sells for about $175,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $710 a month.
ZIP 36453 — Kinston
The housing market in 36453 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Alabama community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, though the market remains highly affordable compared to national benchmarks. Activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs compared to national averages.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
9% 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 8.5% · poverty 12.0% — 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 8.8%/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 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36453, Coffee 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 Kinston are part of the Coffee County School District, which generally maintains a rural, community-focused educational environment.
The area is subject to standard regional risks for southern Alabama, including seasonal hurricane-related wind and heavy rainfall events.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local 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) — 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 commuting to nearby employment hubs like Enterprise or Dothan, with travel times generally exceeding 30 minutes.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to regional fishing and hunting grounds.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and primarily consists of single-family homes, with limited multi-family options.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger neighboring cities for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the 36453 ZIP code.
The Coffee County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Coffee County school and general fund millage rates.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks common in southern Alabama.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 36453 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.
- South Alabama Speedway4.77.5 mi
- Lakewood Park - Florida's Highest Point4.512.8 mi
- DG Market47 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 basic recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.