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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35620

Limestone County · Huntsville, AL

Typical home value

$263,989[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-7.1%
vs metro
-13.0%
vs state
+34.7%
ZIP 35620 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35620 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 35620 is worth $263,989 — 13.0% below the Huntsville, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$596[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Limestone County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,905[3]
Median household income
$78,247[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Limestone County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,178[5]
Moved in
3,970
Moved out
2,792

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Elkmont High School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Limestone County

    619 students

  • Elkmont Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Limestone County

    357 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,335
Loan principal$211,191
Down payment$52,798
Total interest paid$269,363

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,605
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35620?
The typical home in 35620 is worth $263,989, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35620?
Home values in 35620 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35620?
The effective property tax rate in 35620 is 0.2% — roughly $596 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35620?
ZIP code 35620 has a population of 10,905 and a median household income of $78,247.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hazel Green CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $260,536
    Gross yield
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $269,680
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Athens, AL

    Typical home
    $256,143
    Gross yield
  • Lester, AL

    Typical home
    $254,743
    Gross yield
  • Ardmore, AL

    Typical home
    $253,216
    Gross yield
  • Athens, AL

    Typical home
    $252,804
    Gross yield
    5.9%

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