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Selma, AL — ZIP 36703

Population: 9,125 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 36703 (Selma, AL) is $61,418 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $50,000 after a median 101 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$61,418

Median home value

+5.5%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$61,418
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
-6.9%
10-year appreciation
-5.6%
All-time peak (2023-05)
$66,876
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
$50,000
Median list price
$169,000
Median price per sqft
$26
1-year sale-price change
-49.8%
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
88.4%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-1.4%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$718/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$945/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,301/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,306/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
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Dallas County, Selma City
Schools include
Brantley Elementary School, William R Martin Middle School, Clark Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A13
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 45% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.5 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
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,673
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,236

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Selma To Montgomery National Historic Trail (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Craig Field (SEM) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH, JACKSON HOSPITAL & CLINIC INC, BIBB MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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)
-145 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$286
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
40.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,143
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 36703State medianUS median
Median home value$61,418$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$50,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market101 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$286$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 36703?
$61,418.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36703?
$50,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36703?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36703?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $945/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36703?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 36703 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A13.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36703?
Risk to homes is higher than 45% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36703?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36703?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36703?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 36703 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36703?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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