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Zcta 35951, AL — ZIP 35951

Population: 14,869 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 35951 (Zcta 35951, AL) is $222,674 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,888 after a median 61 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,674

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,674
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$222,674
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
$259,888
Median list price
$269,900
Median price per sqft
$153
1-year sale-price change
-1.2%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Albertville City, Marshall County
Schools include
Albertville Kindergarten and PreK, Asbury High School, Asbury Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
75.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
59.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,692
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,448

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (32 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Redstone Army Air Field (HUA) (38 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MARSHALL MEDICAL CENTERS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
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)
+246 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
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$609
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
71.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,655
Average weekly wage
$868
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
110

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

How it compares

ZIP 35951State medianUS median
Median home value$222,674$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$259,888$247,500$325,000
Median days on market61 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$609$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 35951?
$222,674.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 35951?
$259,888.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 35951?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 35951?
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 35951?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
Is ZIP 35951 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 35951?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 35951?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 35951?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 35951?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 35951 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 35951?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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