The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36575 sells for about $265,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,101 a month.
ZIP 36575 — Semmes
The housing market in 36575 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, driven by its appeal as a suburban residential hub. While inventory levels are moderate, the market continues to see consistent sales activity and modest price appreciation. Buyers are primarily attracted by the balance of affordability and proximity to the Mobile employment core.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban living with more affordable housing options compared to the urban core of Mobile.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 10.5% — 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 6.9%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36575, 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 Semmes are generally lower than the national average, with the area maintaining a suburban safety profile that compares favorably to the more urbanized sections of Mobile County.
Schools serving the area are part of the Mobile County Public School System, which provides a range of educational options with varying performance ratings across the district.
The area is subject to regional risks including tropical storms and hurricanes common to the Gulf Coast, necessitating standard wind and flood insurance coverage.
Semmes has experienced steady residential growth as a bedroom community for the greater Mobile area, supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements and local commercial expansion.
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 primarily commute by car to employment hubs in Mobile via major corridors like Moffett Road, with typical commute times reflecting suburban traffic patterns.
The area features local parks and green spaces, with proximity to larger regional recreational facilities and shopping centers in the surrounding Mobile metropolitan area.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and commuters, with a mix of single-family home rentals and smaller multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Mobile metropolitan area, with significant employment in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with limited public transit options connecting the suburban area to the city center.
Development is focused on residential subdivisions and supporting retail infrastructure along the primary transit corridors.
The Mobile County Revenue Commissioner handles property assessments, utilizing a standard appraisal cycle for residential parcels.
Parcels are served by the Mobile County Public School System and various local utility districts for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hurricane risk, with most homeowners carrying comprehensive wind and hail coverage.
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 hub for community events and sports.
Regional attraction located within a short drive.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.