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Carrollton, AL — ZIP 35447

Population: 3,309 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35447 (Carrollton, AL) is $144,330 — down 1.0% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$144,330

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,330
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
-1.1%
10-year appreciation
+31.3%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$149,706
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$99,900
For-sale inventory
11
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.9%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$699/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$704/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,133/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Pickens County College and Career Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 41% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee Chemical Corp - Columbus (23 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,726

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
George Downer Airport (AIV) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
FAYETTE MEDICAL CENTER, GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL, DCH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-35 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
22.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.7%
Median annual property tax
$315
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
34.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,669
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35447State medianUS median
Median home value$144,330$204,805$288,527
Median annual property tax$315$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 35447?
$144,330.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35447?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35447?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 35447 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35447?
Risk to homes is higher than 41% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35447?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35447?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35447?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35447 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35447?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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