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Huntsville, AL — ZIP 35805

Population: 20,856 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35805 (Huntsville, AL) is $152,582 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,194/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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$152,582

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$152,582
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
-12.0%
5-year appreciation
+3.3%
10-year appreciation
+111.5%
All-time peak (2023-07)
$173,293
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
$184,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-3.6%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
46
For-sale inventory
75
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
21

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,194/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
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
1
High schools
1
Schools include
McDonnell Elementary School, Ridgecrest Elementary School, Huntsville Center For Technology, Morris Elementary School, Providence Elementary

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
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) (5.3 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
54.6 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
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
664
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,059
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,189

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (4 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
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
1,969
Housing built before 1970
51.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.2%
Median annual property tax
$540
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.6%

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 35805State medianUS median
Median home value$152,582$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$184,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market56 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,194/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$540$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 35805?
$152,582.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35805?
$184,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35805?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35805?
Typical rent: $1,194/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35805?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35805 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35805?
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 35805?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35805?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35805?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35805 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35805?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35805?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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