The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36522 sells for about $279,900, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $996 a month.
ZIP 36522 — Citronelle
The housing market in 36522 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a balanced inventory level. Demand is driven by local affordability compared to the broader Mobile market, though higher insurance costs and limited new construction keep the market in a neutral state.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, spacious single-family housing with a rural-suburban feel, while remaining within a commutable distance to the broader Mobile metropolitan area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 8.0% · poverty 25.4% — 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 5.2%/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 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36522, Mobile 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 Citronelle are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern; however, the area remains relatively stable compared to more urbanized parts of Mobile County.
Schools serving the 36522 area are part of the Mobile County Public School System, which maintains a mix of ratings; local schools are generally characterized as providing foundational education with varying levels of academic performance.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and high winds common to the Gulf Coast region, with specific flood-zone designations for properties near local creeks and low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Mobile industrial corridor, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial development to support the existing population base.
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. County (Mobile County, Alabama) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the appraised market value by the assessment ratio (Class I: 30%, Class II: 20%, Class III: 10%) to determine assessed value, then applying the total millage rate (base county/state/school rate of 48.5 mills plus applicable municipal millage).
Commuters primarily rely on US Highway 45 for travel toward the Mobile employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features access to local parks and outdoor spaces, including proximity to Big Creek Lake for fishing and boating, alongside basic shopping and dining options located within the city center.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory and stable demand from local workers.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, forestry, and logistics industries, with significant employment opportunities located in the nearby Mobile industrial and port facilities.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US Highway 45 serving as the main arterial route connecting the area to the wider Mobile County transit network.
Development is currently focused on low-density residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements along the main highway corridor.
Parcels are served by the Mobile County Public School System and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by coastal wind-hazard exposure, leading to higher-than-average costs for comprehensive coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and GreatData.com ZCTA-level profiles.
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.
A major reservoir providing water supply and recreational fishing/boating opportunities.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.