The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35643 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $762 a month.
ZIP 35643 — Hillsboro
The housing market in 35643 remains stable with modest price appreciation and consistent demand from local buyers. Inventory levels are balanced, preventing significant price volatility, while the area continues to attract families looking for affordability relative to larger regional hubs.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and long-term residents seeking a quiet, suburban environment with accessible local amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.8% · poverty 12.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35643, Lawrence County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local district, which maintains a moderate rating for academic performance and student-teacher ratios.
The area is subject to standard regional weather risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is generally low for most residential parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and service-sector employers, with steady but modest residential development activity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major regional highways providing connections to nearby employment hubs.
The area features several local community parks, walking trails, and proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and low vacancy rates, with a mix of single-family homes and small apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, retail, and healthcare services, providing a stable employment base for the region.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial upgrades along primary transit corridors.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies; no major MUD or PID districts are currently active.
Property insurance premiums are consistent with regional averages, reflecting moderate exposure to wind and storm-related hazards.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides playgrounds and picnic areas for residents.
Features a variety of retail stores and local dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.