The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36525 sells for about $366,137, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +5% 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 $965 a month.
ZIP 36525 — Creola
The 36525 market is characterized by low inventory and stable year-over-year price growth, reflecting a tight supply of single-family homes. While affordability remains a key driver, the market is constrained by limited new construction and a reliance on the broader Mobile economy for employment growth.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and those seeking a rural-suburban lifestyle who are willing to commute to the Mobile metropolitan area for employment.
Median prices moved up 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 19.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36525, 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.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Mobile County Public School System, with performance metrics generally reflecting regional averages for rural-suburban districts.
The area is subject to regional wind and storm risks common to coastal Alabama, necessitating standard property insurance coverage for wind and flood hazards.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Mobile industrial corridor, though the immediate ZIP remains largely residential with limited large-scale commercial 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. 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).
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 33 minutes, primarily via highway corridors connecting to the Mobile employment core.
The area offers access to local parks and outdoor spaces, with major shopping and entertainment amenities located approximately 30 miles south in the city of Mobile.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and mobile units, with relatively low vacancy pressure and stable demand for affordable housing.
The local economy is anchored by regional industrial and service sectors, with many residents commuting to the broader Mobile metropolitan area for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with highway access serving as the primary link to the Mobile employment core.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion with no major large-scale commercial projects currently reported.
The Mobile County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing standard market-value appraisal methods for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Mobile County property tax levies and are served by the Mobile County Public School System.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal hazard exposure, with standard coverage typically required for mortgage lending.
Data aggregated from Census Reporter and U.S. News Real Estate 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.
Primary local health clinic serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.