3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 355xxJasper, AL area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 355 changed +3.4% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.7% for Alabama and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 35501–35594. Most of its 2010 population lived in Walker County (36%), Marion County (20%), Winston County (15%). Communities in the region include Hamilton, Winfield, Fayette, Haleyville, Red Bay. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.4%
- 5-year change
- +38.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +219%
- National rank (1 year)
- 476th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 355 vs Alabama and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 355: 319.0
- Alabama: 318.6
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 355 | AL | U.S. | Gap vs AL | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.4% | +3.7% | +3.0% | −0.3 pts | +0.4 pts |
| 3 years | +13.4% | +14.0% | +12.9% | −0.6 pts | +0.5 pts |
| 5 years | +38.9% | +43.8% | +41.3% | −4.9 pts | −2.4 pts |
| 10 years | +85.4% | +88.8% | +93.3% | −3.4 pts | −7.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +219% | +219% | +292% | +0.4 pts | −72.5 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 355 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +213% | $938,725 |
| Q2 2000 | +158% | $773,545 |
| Q2 2005 | +101% | $602,512 |
| Q2 2010 | +96.9% | $590,796 |
| Q2 2015 | +91.6% | $574,724 |
| Q2 2020 | +53.3% | $460,044 |
| Q2 2021 | +38.9% | $416,589 |
| Q2 2023 | +13.4% | $340,108 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.4% | $310,241 |
How ZIP3 355 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 355 ranks 476th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 11th of 19 in Alabama. Its one-year change is +0.4 pts versus the nation and −0.3 pts versus Alabama. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 476th of 882 | 11th of 19 |
| 3 years | 558th of 882 | 12th of 19 |
| 5 years | 630th of 882 | 15th of 19 |
| 10 years | 536th of 882 | 14th of 19 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 688th of 879 | 11th of 19 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 355
ZIP3 355's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 12.8% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2017, about 9.2 years after the top. Today it sits +80.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 355 | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -12.8% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +80.0% |
| AL | Q1 2009 | Q4 2013 | -10.4% | Q4 2017 (8.8 yrs) | +80.7% |
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q2 2011 | -12.8% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +80.0% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 355's index has changed +44.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 355 after inflation | AL after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.4% | -0.1% | -0.4% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.2% | +3.8% | +3.2% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +12.0% | +15.9% | +12.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +33.3% | +35.7% | +33.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +44.1% | +43.9% | +44.1% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 355
Regional estimate
$556,251
- Estimated gain
- $256,251
- Index change
- +85.42%
- Start index
- 172.05
- End index
- 319.01
ZIP3 355 (Jasper, AL area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: MSA/MSAD Index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 · Decatur, AL area | AL | +3.9% | +50.0% | +226% |
| 354 · Tuscaloosa, AL area | AL | -0.9% | +33.7% | +202% |
| 352 · Birmingham, AL area | AL | +5.0% | +38.0% | +250% |
| 350 · Bessemer, AL area | AL | +4.4% | +43.8% | +206% |
| 351 · Pelham, AL area | AL | +2.5% | +38.1% | +195% |
| 388 · Tupelo, MS area | MS | +2.1% | +35.1% | +183% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 319.01 |
| Q1 2026 | 314.37 |
| Q4 2025 | 311.08 |
| Q3 2025 | 306.84 |
| Q2 2025 | 308.48 |
| Q1 2025 | 299.83 |
| Q4 2024 | 303.20 |
| Q3 2024 | 297.73 |
| Q2 2024 | 296.65 |
| Q1 2024 | 291.00 |
| Q4 2023 | 287.41 |
| Q3 2023 | 283.45 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 355?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 355, the regional index changed +3.4% over the year to Q2 2026, +38.9% over five years, +85.4% over ten years, and +219% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 355 appreciating faster than Alabama and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.4% compares with +3.7% for Alabama and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.4 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −2.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 355?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 355. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 35501 to 35594 (40 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.