The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36088 sells for about $95,000, or $75 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $707 a month.
ZIP 36088 — Tuskegee
The 36088 housing market remains a stable, value-oriented environment driven by institutional demand from Tuskegee University. Prices are modest, reflecting a market where renovation and rental yield strategies are more prevalent than speculative appreciation. Current inventory is limited, keeping the market in a balanced state.
This ZIP is best suited for local investors looking for value-add opportunities and budget-conscious buyers who prioritize proximity to the university over modern amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.7% · poverty 34.8% — 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 2.2%/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 36088, Macon 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 trends in Tuskegee are generally consistent with regional averages for small college towns in Alabama, though specific localized data is not determinable.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Macon County School District, which faces ongoing challenges typical of rural Alabama districts.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is anchored by Tuskegee University, which serves as the primary driver for local employment and institutional stability.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling toward Montgomery or Auburn for major employment hubs.
The area features historic sites related to the Tuskegee Institute, local parks, and proximity to rural outdoor recreation areas.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of student and faculty housing demand, with steady occupancy rates and limited new supply.
The economy is heavily reliant on the education sector, specifically Tuskegee University, and local government services.
Public transit is limited; the area relies on highway access via I-85 for regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on institutional expansion and small-scale residential rehabilitation.
The Macon County Revenue Commissioner handles property assessments, generally following state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are subject to Macon County school and general fund taxes.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
Net domestic migration is stable with modest turnover related to the academic calendar.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processes for lenders.
Alabama is a caveat emptor (buyer beware) state, with limited mandatory seller disclosure requirements.
Data retrieved from 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.
Historic HBCU and major local anchor.
Significant national historical attraction.
Located on the university campus.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.