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Rainbow city, AL — ZIP 35906

Population: 10,446 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35906 (Rainbow city, AL) is $255,040 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,900 after a median 94 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,040

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

94

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,040
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.5%
5-year appreciation
+26.5%
10-year appreciation
+81.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$255,040
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
$299,900
Median list price
$313,000
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+34.8%
Median days on market
94 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$950/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,560/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
1
High schools
0
Schools include
John S Jones Elementary School, Rainbow Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Anniston Army Depot (Southeast Industrial Area) (19.9 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
74.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
183
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,367
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,460

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Freedom Riders National Monument (23 mi)
National parks include
Freedom Riders National Monument, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Northeast Alabama Regional Airport (GAD) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Anniston Regional Airport (ANB) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+112 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.7%
Median annual property tax
$820
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
27,584
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
117

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

How it compares

ZIP 35906State medianUS median
Median home value$255,040$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$299,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market94 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$820$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 35906?
$255,040.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35906?
$299,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35906?
Median days on market: 94 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35906?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,110/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 35906?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 35906 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35906?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35906?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35906?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35906?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35906 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 35906?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35906?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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