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Daviston, AL — ZIP 36256

Population: 1,515 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36256 (Daviston, AL) is $159,381 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,500 after a median 54 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$159,381

Median home value

-4.6%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$159,381
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-14.1%
5-year appreciation
-0.8%
10-year appreciation
+55.3%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$186,521
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$297,500
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+46.6%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$755/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$760/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$994/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,214/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,587/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
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
Schools include
Horseshoe Bend High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 79% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
55.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Thomas C Russell Field (ALX) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC, LAKE MARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+36 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.0%
Median annual property tax
$373
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
45.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,792
Average weekly wage
$933
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
230

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

How it compares

ZIP 36256State medianUS median
Median home value$159,381$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$297,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market54 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$373$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 36256?
$159,381.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36256?
$297,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36256?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36256?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $994/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36256?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36256?
Risk to homes is higher than 79% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36256?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36256?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36256?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36256?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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