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Huntsville, AL — ZIP 35803

Population: 29,197 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35803 (Huntsville, AL) is $322,935 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,656/month. 6 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 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,935

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$322,935
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-1.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.2%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$332,040
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
$350,000
Median list price
$359,900
Median price per sqft
$165
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
145
For-sale inventory
185
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
157
1-year forecast
+0.5%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
59

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,656/mo
1-year rent change
+9.6%
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
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
0
Schools include
Farley Elementary School, Mountain Gap Elementary School, Weatherly Heights Elementary School, Mountain Gap Middle School, Challenger 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)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
Triana/Tennessee River (7.7 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
63.5 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)
49
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
157
Highest AQI recorded (year)
135

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,390
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,215

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (49 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Flint River Ranch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL, CRESTWOOD MEDICAL CENTER, UNITY PSYCHIATRIC CARE - HUNTSVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+1,892 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,356
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
89.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
177,879
Average weekly wage
$1,367
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,016

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

How it compares

ZIP 35803State medianUS median
Median home value$322,935$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market46 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,656/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,356$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 35803?
$322,935.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35803?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35803?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35803?
Typical rent: $1,656/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35803?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35803 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35803?
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 35803?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35803?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35803?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35803 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35803?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35803?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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