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Fruitdale 36539

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Alabama
$78K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$96K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Apr 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20172026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20172026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20172026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20172026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20172026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20172026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.320
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$96K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,370 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1975
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.76%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.67%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.11%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.51%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.15.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.74
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.5.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.762
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Fruitdale 36539 compares

By median home value, Fruitdale 36539 is the 10th most expensive of 12 ZIP codes in Washington County, and its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in Washington County.

Home values in Fruitdale 36539

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$52K$317K
ZIP codes in Washington County ranked by median home value
#Washington CountyMedian valueHomes
1Frankville 36538$250K161
2Chatom 36518$231K1,035
3Tibbie 36583$230K283
4Saint Stephens 36569$228K343
5Vinegar Bend 36584$215K341
6Wagarville 36585$209K388
7Millry 36558$200K1,547
8Leroy 36548$191K421
9Mc Intosh 36553$108K1,215
10Fruitdale 36539$96K320
11Deer Park 36529$93K254
12Calvert 36513$90K135

About the Fruitdale 36539 market

What is the median home price in Fruitdale 36539, AL?

The median sale price in Fruitdale 36539, AL is $78,452 (data through April 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Fruitdale 36539, AL each year?

3 homes sold in Fruitdale 36539, AL over the last 12 months (data through April 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Fruitdale 36539, AL?

Fruitdale 36539, AL contains 320 residential properties, with a median of 1,370 square feet, built around 1975. The median TopHap Estimate is $96K.

How does Fruitdale 36539, AL compare to the rest of Washington County?

By median home value, Fruitdale 36539, AL is the 10th most expensive of 12 ZIP codes in Washington County. Its typical home is worth more than 17% of all homes in Washington County. Mc Intosh 36553 ranks just above it and Deer Park 36529 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Fruitdale 36539, AL?

51% of homes in Fruitdale 36539, AL are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Fruitdale 36539, AL hold?

67% of mortgaged homes in Fruitdale 36539, AL are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 11.1% owe more than the home is worth.

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