ZIP
35242
AL · County 01117 · pop 56,956 (population)
31.7
Opportunity Index
EARLY_SIGNALNational rank #17992
Why This ZIP
ZIP 35242 ranks #17992 nationally with phase EARLY_SIGNAL. Primary driver: BANK_INSTITUTIONAL. Capital opportunity score is 37.2, signal coverage 7/10 (88% data coverage, HIGH confidence).
ZIP 35242 — Historical Price + Stress Trajectory
50 years FHFA HPI · 2.3 years quarterly stress signalsloading…
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🟡 HPI Index (left axis) = FHFA House Price Index annual values from FHFA HPI-AT-BDL ZIP5 dataset · 1975–2025 · base 100. Overlay (right axis) = quarterly stress signal blended with annual HPI YoY where available. annual + quarterly data points loaded.
Parent County 01117 — ZIP 35242 highlighted
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Parent County 01117 — ZIP 35242 highlightedNational 5y🔥 top = HOT zips · ⊘ bottom = BAD · hover for values
ZIPs in Parent County 01117 — ZIP 35242 highlighted — ranked by opportunity
click any row to drill in · gold ★ = sweet spot| # | ZIP | Opp | Phase | Driver | Action | Bank Mv | Cap Rdy | Disc% | Vac% | Short | REO | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No ZIPs for this county. | ||||||||||||
▲ Top 3 Bullish Signals
| Listings Discount | 38.1 |
| Property Stress | 16.0 |
| Foreclosure / Delinquency | 9.0 |
▼ Top 3 Risk Signals
| Bank Institutional | 58.0 |
| Construction Pressure | 19.5 |
⚠ Missing Data
Auction / REOFL Deep BonusHOA / Federal LiensInsurance Distress
Coverage: 88%
Confidence: HIGH
⇅ Rank
National rank#17992
PhaseEARLY_SIGNAL
Primary driverBANK_INSTITUTIONAL
Capital opp37.2
Pulse score28.1
Signal Breakdown — 10 Categories
Vacancy
6.0
Auction / REO
—
Construction Pressure
19.5
FL Deep Bonus
—
Property Stress
16.0
HOA / Federal Liens
—
Listings Discount
38.1
Bank Institutional
58.0
Insurance Distress
0.0
Foreclosure / Delinquency
9.0
Top-Line Metrics
Avg DOM (days)
76.2
Price Cut %
8.3%
Short-Sale Listings
15
Auction Events 90d
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Vacancy %
6.0%
Bank Score
58.0
Insurance Score
0.0
Listings Discount
38.1
Benchmark vs County vs State vs National
| Tier | Pulse | FC | Ins | Disc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 35242 | 28.1 | 14.1 | 0.0 | 38.1 |
| County 01117 | 28.7 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 42.5 |
| AL state avg | 34.3 | 21.1 | 0.0 | 36.8 |
| National | 31.0 | 17.4 | 0.4 | 28.4 |
Related ZIPs — Same County (10)
| ZIP | Opp | Phase | Driver | Disc | Stress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35128 | 37.2 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 43 | 20 |
| 35080 | 35.6 | WATCHLIST | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 54 | 14 |
| 35094 | 35.5 | WATCHLIST | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 46 | 19 |
| 35022 | 35.1 | WATCHLIST | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 45 | 21 |
| 35186 | 35.0 | WATCHLIST | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 47 | 14 |
| 35115 | 34.1 | WATCHLIST | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 45 | 16 |
| 35043 | 33.5 | WATCHLIST | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 48 | 14 |
| 35040 | 33.4 | EARLY_SIGNAL | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 44 | 15 |
| 35244 | 33.2 | EARLY_SIGNAL | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 43 | 18 |
| 35124 | 32.6 | EARLY_SIGNAL | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 46 | 14 |
DLRadar data · last update 10/20/2026, 12:38:14 PM
API: /api/economic-pulse/zip/35242
Methodology: the opportunity index blends the pulse reading with capital opportunity. Signals from methodology.