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Huntsville, AL — ZIP 35806

Population: 29,161 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35806 (Huntsville, AL) is $365,366 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,311/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, coldwave, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$365,366

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$365,366
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.4%
10-year appreciation
+72.1%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$365,366
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$394,000
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
102
For-sale inventory
123
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
134
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
55 days
New listings (monthly)
36

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,311/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,177/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,241/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Huntsville City, Madison County
Schools include
Columbia High School, Monrovia Middle School, Monrovia Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Redstone Arsenal (USARMY/NASA) (7.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
263
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Highest AQI recorded (year)
78

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
38,841
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
26,728

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE - HUNTSVILLE
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
44
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,892 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,006
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,200
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
88.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
185,383
Average weekly wage
$1,475
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,070

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 35806State medianUS median
Median home value$365,366$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$394,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market45 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,311/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,200$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 35806?
$365,366.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35806?
$394,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35806?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35806?
Typical rent: $1,311/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35806?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35806 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35806?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35806?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35806?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35806?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35806 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35806?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35806?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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