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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35749

Madison County · Huntsville, AL

Typical home value

$314,548[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.5%
5-year / yr
+4.7%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.7%
vs metro
+3.7%
vs state
+60.5%
ZIP 35749 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35749 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35749 is worth $314,548 — 3.7% above the Huntsville, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,715 a month — a 6.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,715[2]
Gross yield
6.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,000[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
30,710[3]
Median household income
$103,901[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+2,534[5]
Moved in
12,083
Moved out
9,549

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
1
  • Sparkman High School

    High · Grades 10–12 · Madison County

    1,770 students

  • Endeavor Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Madison County

    710 students

  • Harvest School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Madison County

    646 students

  • Sparkman Ninth Grade School

    Secondary · Grades 9 · Madison County

    622 students

  • Creekside Primary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Limestone County

    594 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 yield6.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$20,575

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$1,591
Loan principal$251,638
Down payment$62,910
Total interest paid$320,950

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 ratio1.13
Monthly cost to own$1,937
Monthly rent$1,715

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
60th percentile[1]
Rental yield
71st percentile[2]
Property tax
48th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35749?
The typical home in 35749 is worth $314,548, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35749?
Home values in 35749 are up 0.5% over the past year, and up 4.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35749?
A typical home in 35749 rents for about $1,715 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 35749?
The effective property tax rate in 35749 is 0.3% — roughly $1,000 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35749?
ZIP code 35749 has a population of 30,710 and a median household income of $103,901.

#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
    $318,728
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Meridianville CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $330,566
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • New Market CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $292,391
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Decatur, AL

    Typical home
    $290,149
    Gross yield
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $286,133
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $344,395
    Gross yield

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