The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36353 sells for about $98,100, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $875 a month.
ZIP 36353 — Newville
The housing market in 36353 remains stable with low turnover and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Alabama trends. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, with limited inventory keeping days on market elevated compared to urban centers. The area serves as a quiet, low-cost residential enclave for those working in the broader Dothan metro region.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and retirees seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with low housing costs compared to larger metro areas.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 8.4 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 19.0% — 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 2.6%/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 2.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36353, Henry 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.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Henry County School District, which provides rural educational services.
The area is subject to standard regional risks for southeast Alabama, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and potential wind damage.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and public sector employment in Henry County.
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.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to regional employment hubs in Dothan averaging 25-35 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including proximity to regional parks and community-based sports facilities in Newville.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with a high share of single-family detached homes serving as rentals.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to Dothan for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
Development is limited to small-scale residential infill and agricultural land use management.
The Henry County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a standard county-wide appraisal cycle.
Parcels are subject to Henry County school taxes and standard municipal utility service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and hail risk profiles common to the Alabama Wiregrass region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Water World4.317 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.417.3 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.617.7 mi
- Axtion Air Jump & Sports Trampoline Park4.616 mi
- Fun Zone Skate Center4.317 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.116.7 mi
- KBC4.517.5 mi
- Adventureland Theme Park - Dothan AL4.417.3 mi
- Xtreme Air Mega Park4.617.7 mi
- Axtion Air Jump & Sports Trampoline Park4.616 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.712.5 mi
- Landmark Park4.613 mi
- Landmark Park4.613 mi
- Wiregrass Museum of Art4.717.4 mi
- Bella's Fine Dining4.217.4 mi
- Well Rooted CBD Dispensary + Boutique4.917.3 mi
- Friends of Army Aviation4.914.7 mi
- Dothan Area Botanical Gardens4.712.5 mi
- Landmark Park4.613 mi
- Headland Town Square4.68.8 mi
- DG Market3.910.1 mi
- Dothan Regional Airport4.112 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space for recreation.
Historic anchor for the county seat region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.