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Zcta 35614, AL — ZIP 35614

Population: 7,618 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35614 (Zcta 35614, AL) is $256,607 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $339,900 after a median 61 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,607

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$256,607
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+90.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$257,095
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
$339,900
Median list price
$317,450
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
+47.8%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
32
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Piney Chapel Elementary School, Alabama Connections Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.0%
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) (23 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)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
3.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,516
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,285

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Upper Fort Hampton Strip (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Huntsville International Airport (HSV) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ATHENS LIMESTONE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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)
+1,277 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
17.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$530
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,366
Average weekly wage
$1,055
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
494

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

How it compares

ZIP 35614State medianUS median
Median home value$256,607$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$339,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market61 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$530$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 35614?
$256,607.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35614?
$339,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35614?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35614?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35614?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35614 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35614?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35614?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35614?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35614?
2 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35614 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35614?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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