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Huntsville, AL — ZIP 35811

Population: 31,008 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35811 (Huntsville, AL) is $288,853 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $330,000 after a median 76 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,365/month. 12 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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$288,853

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

76

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$288,853
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+16.1%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$294,614
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
$330,000
Median list price
$350,000
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
76 days
Homes sold (recent period)
169
For-sale inventory
220
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
242
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
53 days
New listings (monthly)
57

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,365/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
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
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Huntsville City, Madison County
Schools include
Chapman Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, Lee High School, New Century Technology High School, Chapman Middle 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
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) (13.8 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
64.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.2 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,069
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,578

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (41 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Moontown Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (13 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)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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
1,991
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.8%
Median annual property tax
$882
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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 35811State medianUS median
Median home value$288,853$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$330,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market76 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$1,365/mo$1,419/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$882$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 35811?
$288,853.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35811?
$330,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35811?
Median days on market: 76 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35811?
Typical rent: $1,365/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35811?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 35811 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35811?
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 35811?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35811?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35811?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35811 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35811?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35811?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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