Question 1

Is 36701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 36701 in Selma has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Selma city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 36701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 36701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 36701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 36701. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 36701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Selma. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 36701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 36701 is approximately $99K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 36701 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 36701 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 36701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 36701 has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100, placing it in the moderate range for Selma. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 75/100, 36701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Selma neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Selma — ZIP 36701

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Southside High School	09–12	—	—	—
Southside Primary School	KG–02	—	—	—
Tipton Durant Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Valley Grande Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Bruce K Craig Elementary School	03–05	—	—	—
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
School Of Discovery Genesis Center	06–06	—	—	—
Edgewood Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Meadowview Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Payne Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Selma High School	09–12	—	—	—
The RBHudson STEAM Academy	07–08	—	—	—
Saints Virtual Academy	08–12	—	—	—