The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36756 sells for about $73,000, or $69 per square foot.
Prices are down 40.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 116 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $625 a month.
ZIP 36756 — Marion
The housing market in 36756 is currently experiencing a sharp decline in median sale prices, with a 40.3% year-over-year drop. Low sales volume and long days on market suggest a stagnant environment with limited liquidity. The market is driven by rural economic conditions and a lack of significant new development.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers or investors looking for historic properties in a rural setting, as the market is currently experiencing significant price volatility.
Median prices moved down 40.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 116 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 30.3% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36756, 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.
The area is served by the Perry County School District, which faces significant regional challenges regarding funding and academic performance.
The region is subject to standard Alabama climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and potential flooding in low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily anchored by public administration and agricultural sectors in the Black Belt region.
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 limited public transit options available for travel to regional employment hubs.
Local recreation is centered on historic sites in Marion and outdoor activities typical of the rural Black Belt landscape.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven by local institutional and public sector employment.
The economy is largely driven by local government, education, and agricultural industries within the Black Belt.
Transportation infrastructure is limited to rural highway corridors with no significant public transit systems.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Perry County appraisal district manages assessments for all real property within the county jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Perry County school district taxes and standard municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by exposure to severe weather events common to central Alabama.
Alabama is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively expedited processes for lenders.
Alabama operates under a 'caveat emptor' (buyer beware) doctrine, limiting mandatory seller disclosures for residential real estate.
Data aggregated from multiple sources including ZipCode.org and IncomeByZipCode.com.
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.
A central historic anchor for the city of Marion.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.