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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35650

Lawrence County · Decatur, AL

Typical home value

$227,770[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.8%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+16.2%
ZIP 35650 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35650 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35650 is worth $227,770. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. 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
$540[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
13,473[3]
Median household income
$67,416[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+156[5]
Moved in
742
Moved out
586

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Moulton Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lawrence County

    694 students

  • Lawrence County High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lawrence County

    628 students

  • Moulton Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Lawrence County

    495 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$1,152
Loan principal$182,216
Down payment$45,554
Total interest paid$232,407

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$1,387
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
23rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35650?
The typical home in 35650 is worth $227,770, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35650?
Home values in 35650 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 35650?
The effective property tax rate in 35650 is 0.2% — roughly $540 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35650?
ZIP code 35650 has a population of 13,473 and a median household income of $67,416.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $225,673
    Gross yield
  • Somerville, AL

    Typical home
    $230,631
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $235,557
    Gross yield
  • Town Creek, AL

    Typical home
    $219,908
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $245,625
    Gross yield
  • Hartselle, AL

    Typical home
    $246,260
    Gross yield

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