Easiest ZIP codes to buy in Alabama
Top 25 easiest ZIP codes to buy into in Alabama by price-to-income ratio. #1 is 36051 (Marbury) at about 1.0x. Compare buy-in affordability on US5.
These ZIP codes have the lowest median home price-to-income ratios in Alabama — a practical “buy-in difficulty” signal that combines local home values with local earnings.
Lowest ratios on this board: 36051 (Marbury) at about 1.0x; 36482 (Whatley) at about 1.1x; 36432 (Castleberry) at about 1.2x.
Open a ZIP page for an illustrative “estimated income to buy” figure based on a transparent mortgage model (down payment, rate, taxes, and insurance assumptions).
Open any ZIP for a full demographics, income, and housing profile, or return to the Alabama state page for the complete ZIP table.
Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Price-to-income | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36051 | Marbury | Autauga County | 1.0x | 2,899 | $57,485 | $58,700 |
| 2 | 36482 | Whatley | Clarke County | 1.1x | 1,010 | $71,250 | $76,400 |
| 3 | 36432 | Castleberry | Conecuh County | 1.2x | 1,879 | $45,802 | $53,600 |
| 4 | 36456 | McKenzie | Conecuh County | 1.2x | 1,856 | $67,250 | $80,000 |
| 5 | 36782 | Sweet Water | Marengo County | 1.3x | 1,912 | $47,566 | $60,600 |
| 6 | 36912 | Lisman | Choctaw County | 1.3x | 1,299 | $67,674 | $87,400 |
| 7 | 36016 | Clayton | Barbour County | 1.3x | 4,357 | $57,396 | $75,300 |
| 8 | 35548 | Brilliant | Marion County | 1.3x | 1,760 | $48,155 | $64,600 |
| 9 | 35552 | Detroit | Marion County | 1.4x | 1,014 | $66,250 | $90,200 |
| 10 | 35063 | Sipsey | Walker County | 1.4x | 3,751 | $68,014 | $92,700 |
| 11 | 36860 | Hurtsboro | Russell County | 1.4x | 1,611 | $42,470 | $59,000 |
| 12 | 35549 | Carbon Hill | Fayette County | 1.4x | 3,018 | $41,429 | $58,100 |
| 13 | 36268 | Munford | Talladega County | 1.4x | 6,022 | $60,509 | $84,900 |
| 14 | 35610 | Anderson | Lauderdale County | 1.4x | 1,635 | $87,645 | $123,400 |
| 15 | 35963 | Crossville | DeKalb County | 1.5x | 1,562 | $69,717 | $107,500 |
| 16 | 35228 | Midfield | Jefferson County | 1.6x | 10,575 | $50,147 | $79,200 |
| 17 | 35973 | Broomtown | Cherokee County | 1.6x | 3,313 | $62,652 | $99,000 |
| 18 | 36919 | Silas | Choctaw County | 1.6x | 1,733 | $60,074 | $96,600 |
| 19 | 35014 | Sylacauga | Talladega County | 1.6x | 3,353 | $73,389 | $119,100 |
| 20 | 36908 | Gilbertown | Choctaw County | 1.6x | 1,708 | $54,775 | $89,500 |
| 21 | 36343 | Gordon | Houston County | 1.7x | 1,469 | $57,500 | $95,000 |
| 22 | 36850 | Camp Hill | Tallapoosa County | 1.7x | 2,550 | $41,705 | $69,400 |
| 23 | 36370 | Gordon | Houston County | 1.7x | 1,052 | $60,313 | $100,500 |
| 24 | 35972 | Gallant | Etowah County | 1.7x | 1,300 | $52,839 | $89,500 |
| 25 | 36758 | — | Chilton County | 1.7x | 1,730 | $50,682 | $86,200 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Alabama are easiest to buy into?
By median home price-to-income ratio, 36051 (Marbury) ranks near the top at about 1.0x. Lower ratios generally mean local incomes go further against local home prices.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Alabama?
We rank indexable ZIP codes with both income and home-value data by lowest median home price-to-income ratio (with a population floor).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Alabama?
Visit the Alabama state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.