The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36775 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% 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 36775 — Sardis
The housing market in 36775 remains stable with low inventory and modest price fluctuations. Demand is driven by local residents, though limited economic growth and long commute times constrain broader market appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and those seeking affordable rural living who are comfortable with limited immediate access to urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 4.7 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 25.3% · poverty 30.2% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 4.4%/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 3.5%/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 36775, Dallas 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 this rural area are generally lower than the national average, though property crime remains the primary concern for local law enforcement.
Schools serving this area are part of the local county district, which faces challenges with funding and student performance metrics compared to state averages.
The area is subject to seasonal severe thunderstorm risks and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near local waterways.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale retail services.
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 face long commutes to regional employment hubs, relying primarily on personal vehicles for transportation.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local hunting, fishing, and community park facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and local government services, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state and county highways, with no public transit options available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently in the planning pipeline for this area.
The Dallas County Appraisal District manages assessments, focusing on agricultural land valuations and residential property tax rolls.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and storm damage, with limited carrier competition.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau 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 community space for outdoor gatherings and recreation.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.