The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36784 sells for about $172,500, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $924 a month.
ZIP 36784 — Uniontown
The housing market in 36784 is currently stable with low inventory and modest sales activity. Prices have seen a slight year-over-year decline, reflecting broader regional economic trends in rural Alabama. Demand remains consistent for affordable single-family homes, though the market is not experiencing significant appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for families and long-term residents seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with a low cost of living and proximity to local employment.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 8.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 19.5% — 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 4.6%/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 4.5%/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 36784, Clarke 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 Thomasville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
Schools in the Thomasville City School District are generally rated as average, with a focus on community-based education and student support.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and timber industries, with steady but slow development in the downtown Thomasville area.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. 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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents working within Thomasville or commuting to nearby industrial hubs in Clarke County.
The area features local parks such as Thomasville City Park and proximity to the Tombigbee River for outdoor activities, with basic retail shopping available downtown.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and stable demand, with few short-term rental listings and a focus on long-term residential housing.
The local economy is anchored by the timber industry, manufacturing, and local government services.
Transportation is primarily via state highways; there is no public transit system serving the area.
Current planning focuses on small-scale commercial improvements and infrastructure maintenance within the city limits.
The Clarke County Revenue Commissioner handles property assessments, typically reassessing properties on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Thomasville City School District taxes and standard county-wide service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm risk, with standard coverage widely available.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend of residents moving to larger regional employment centers.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively quick foreclosure processes upon default.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 36784.
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.
Central community park with recreational facilities.
Regional waterway used for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.