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Ariton, AL — ZIP 36311

Population: 3,048 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36311 (Ariton, AL) is $169,306 — up 0.1% 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 hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$169,306

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,306
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+4.9%
10-year appreciation
+40.8%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$175,618
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
$295,000
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$665/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$844/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,539/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
18.3 : 1
Schools include
Ariton School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
74.5%
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)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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)
3,646
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,566

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site (57 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
RT-416 Landing Strip (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cairns AAF (Fort Rucker) Air Field (OZR) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, DALE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.0%
Median annual property tax
$301
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
42.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,019
Average weekly wage
$1,301
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

ZIP 36311State medianUS median
Median home value$169,306$204,805$288,527
Median annual property tax$301$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 36311?
$169,306.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36311?
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 36311?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 36311 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36311?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36311?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36311?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36311?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 36311 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36311?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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