35184, West Blocton, AL

The 35184 zip code of West Blocton, AL has a median home value of $137,000. This is significantly lower than the national median home value of $217,500. The median home value in this zip code is also below the Alabama state median home value of $173,000.

There are a number of factors that may contribute to the low home values in this zip code. One potential reason is that West Blocton is located in one of Alabama's poorest counties. According to the 2016 American Community Survey, Blocton County has an unemployment rate of 10.5%. Additionally, West Blocton is located in an area that has seen significant population decline over the past several years. As a result, there are fewer homes for sale and those that are for sale tend to have lower prices than similar homes in more prosperous areas.

Despite these challenges, there are some homeowners who have been able to achieve modest gains in their home values over the past several years. This may be due to limited supply and increased demand for properties in this zip code or because buyers have been willing to pay more for properties here than elsewhere in Alabama. Regardless of the reasons behind these modest gains, it's important to keep in mind that West Blocton homeownership rates remain well below average compared to other parts of Alabama and nationwide.