The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35466 sells for about $208,000, or $125 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% 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 $621 a month.
ZIP 35466 — Gordo
The housing market in 35466 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels typical of a rural Alabama market. Sales activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with most transactions occurring at or near list price. The market is currently balanced, reflecting steady, long-term ownership trends rather than speculative growth.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing costs, as well as commuters who prefer a slower pace of life outside the Tuscaloosa metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
9% 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 1.3% · poverty 15.5% — 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 6.8%/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 6.7%/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 35466, Pickens 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 Gordo are generally low and consistent with rural Alabama trends, remaining significantly below the national average for violent and property crime.
The area is served by the Pickens County School District, which provides standard public education; school performance is generally rated as average within the state context.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located in low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, timber, and small-scale manufacturing, with proximity to Tuscaloosa providing access to larger regional employment hubs.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment centers in Tuscaloosa via US-82.
Local recreation includes access to rural parks, fishing spots, and community-based sports facilities, with larger shopping and dining options located in nearby Tuscaloosa.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-town retail, with many residents commuting to Tuscaloosa for industrial and service-sector employment.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with US-82 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to the regional core.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and minor commercial improvements along the main highway corridor.
The Pickens County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard county-wide appraisal cycle.
Parcels are subject to Pickens County school taxes and local municipal levies, with no major MUD or PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available through major state-wide carriers.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient lender recovery processes.
Alabama follows a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, though sellers must disclose known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 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.
Local community park with playground and picnic areas.
Popular regional destination for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.