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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35806

Madison County · Huntsville, AL

Typical home value

$364,874[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+28.4%
vs metro
+20.2%
vs state
+86.2%
ZIP 35806 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35806 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35806 is worth $364,874 — 20.2% above the Huntsville, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,286 a month — a 4.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,286[2]
Gross yield
4.2%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,504[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
29,161[3]
Median household income
$86,768[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Monrovia Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Madison County

    988 students

  • Columbia High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Huntsville City

    940 students

  • Monrovia Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Madison County

    581 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 yield4.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$15,433

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$1,845
Loan principal$291,899
Down payment$72,975
Total interest paid$372,301

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 ratio1.77
Monthly cost to own$2,274
Monthly rent$1,286

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
32nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
12th percentile[2]
Property tax
74th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35806?
The typical home in 35806 is worth $364,874, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35806?
Home values in 35806 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35806?
A typical home in 35806 rents for about $1,286 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 35806?
The effective property tax rate in 35806 is 0.4% — roughly $1,504 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35806?
ZIP code 35806 has a population of 29,161 and a median household income of $86,768.

#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
    $361,407
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Madison, AL

    Typical home
    $376,626
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Athens, AL

    Typical home
    $348,460
    Gross yield
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $346,628
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $344,395
    Gross yield
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $386,937
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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