The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36029 sells for about $145,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 36029 — Fitzpatrick
The housing market in 36029 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though limited new construction keeps the market tight.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with longer commutes to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 10.1% — 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 2.9%/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 3.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36029, Elmore 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, with property-related incidents being the most common reports.
Schools serving this area are primarily part of the local county district, which maintains a modest academic performance rating compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural and small-scale manufacturing sectors, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for long-distance commutes to regional employment hubs, as public transit options are not available.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state-managed woodlands and small community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and small-business services, with many residents commuting to the nearby Montgomery metro area.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highway corridors; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is currently limited to small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use adjustments.
The Elmore County Revenue Commissioner handles property assessments, utilizing a standard mass appraisal system for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, with standard coverage widely available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level 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.
Provides local green space and picnic facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.