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U.S. ZIP Code · AL35824

Madison County · Huntsville, AL

Typical home value

$386,937[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+36.2%
vs metro
+27.5%
vs state
+97.4%
ZIP 35824 location in AL
Location of ZIP 35824 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 35824 is worth $386,937 — 27.5% above the Huntsville, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,392 a month — a 4.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,392[2]
Gross yield
4.3%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,962[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
9,645[3]
Median household income
$103,619[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Williams Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Huntsville City

    546 students

  • Williams Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Huntsville City

    535 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 yield4.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$16,704

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$1,957
Loan principal$309,550
Down payment$77,387
Total interest paid$394,813

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 ratio1.76
Monthly cost to own$2,443
Monthly rent$1,392

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
44th percentile[1]
Rental yield
24th percentile[2]
Property tax
93rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 35824?
The typical home in 35824 is worth $386,937, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 35824?
Home values in 35824 are down 0.7% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 35824?
A typical home in 35824 rents for about $1,392 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 35824?
The effective property tax rate in 35824 is 0.5% — roughly $1,962 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 35824?
ZIP code 35824 has a population of 9,645 and a median household income of $103,619.

#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
    $388,995
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $396,717
    Gross yield
    4.1%
  • Madison, AL

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

    Typical home
    $402,524
    Gross yield
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $364,874
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Huntsville, AL

    Typical home
    $361,407
    Gross yield
    4.1%

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