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Arab, AL — ZIP 35016

Population: 17,158 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35016 (Arab, AL) is $244,822 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 120 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,822

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

120

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,822
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+79.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$244,822
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$269,450
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
+6.0%
Median days on market
120 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
104
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
104 days
New listings (monthly)
23

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Marshall County, Arab City
Schools include
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School, Arab Elementary School, Arab Primary School, Arab Junior High School, Arab High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Triana/Tennessee River (15 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
58.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,518
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,786

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (51 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Freedom Riders National Monument, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS, CULLMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SANCTUARY AT THE WOODLANDS, THE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+246 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$671
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
70.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,655
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

ZIP 35016State medianUS median
Median home value$244,822$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market120 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$671$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 35016?
$244,822.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35016?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35016?
Median days on market: 120 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35016?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35016?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 35016 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35016?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35016?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35016?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35016?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35016 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35016?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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