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Munford, AL — ZIP 36268

Population: 5,939 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36268 (Munford, AL) is $204,950 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $237,500 after a median 32 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, tornado, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$204,950

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$204,950
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.8%
10-year appreciation
+83.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$211,755
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
$237,500
Median list price
$306,200
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
-17.4%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$764/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$799/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$977/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,281/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,286/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.4 : 1
Schools include
Munford High School, Munford Elementary School, Munford Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
81.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area) (11.6 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
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.1 in
Annual snowfall
1.7 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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,470
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,011

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (10 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+21 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
23.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$364
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
47.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
26,736
Average weekly wage
$1,169
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
195

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

How it compares

ZIP 36268State medianUS median
Median home value$204,950$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$237,500$247,500$325,000
Median days on market32 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$364$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 36268?
$204,950.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36268?
$237,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36268?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36268?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $977/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36268?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 36268 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36268?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36268?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36268?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36268?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 36268 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36268?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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