The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36786 sells for about $85,000, or $62 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 118 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $475 a month.
ZIP 36786 — Uniontown
The 36786 housing market remains a low-activity, rural environment with stagnant price growth and limited inventory. Market conditions are driven by a lack of new development and a challenging local economic climate, resulting in very low sales volume and long days on market.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers or those with deep local ties to the agricultural community, as it offers very low entry prices but limited modern amenities or employment growth.
Median prices moved down 5.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 118 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 35.8% · poverty 39.3% — 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 1.9%/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 2.7%/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 36786, Perry 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 Uniontown are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the region.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Perry County School District, which faces significant challenges regarding funding and academic performance metrics.
The area is subject to moderate flood risk near local waterways and is prone to severe thunderstorm activity common to the Alabama Black Belt region.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily supported by agriculture and small-scale retail; there are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently under construction.
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with limited public transit options available for travel to larger employment hubs like Selma.
Recreational opportunities are centered around local community parks and outdoor activities typical of rural Alabama, with limited commercial shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of older single-family homes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and small-scale local services, with few large employers present in the immediate ZIP code.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to state highways, with no major public transit or rail corridors serving the area.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Perry County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard 10% assessment rate for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to Perry County school district taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's exposure to severe weather, including wind and storm damage common in central Alabama.
The state of Alabama has seen modest net domestic migration gains, though rural areas like Perry County have generally experienced population stagnation.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively expedited processes for lenders.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, placing the burden of inspection primarily on the buyer.
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 community green space serving the town center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.