The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35758 sells for about $389,900, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 95 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,444 a month.
ZIP 35758 — Madison
The 35758 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with moderate price growth and a balanced inventory level. High demand from the local aerospace and defense workforce continues to support property values despite a slight increase in days on market. Buyers are finding more options as inventory levels improve, leading to a more sustainable pace of sales.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals working in the aerospace and defense sectors who prioritize high-performing schools and suburban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 95 days on market with 4.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 4.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 35758, Madison County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by highly-regarded school systems, including the Madison City Schools district, which is frequently cited for high academic performance and strong college readiness metrics.
The region is subject to standard Alabama weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, necessitating standard hazard insurance coverage.
The area benefits from proximity to the Redstone Arsenal and the Cummings Research Park, driving significant economic momentum and high-tech employment growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Residents typically face a 20-30 minute drive to major employment hubs in Huntsville and the Redstone Arsenal, with primary access via I-565 and US-72.
The ZIP features extensive access to greenways, local parks like Dublin Memorial Park, and proximity to shopping and dining districts along the Highway 72 corridor.
The rental market remains competitive with a mix of single-family rentals and modern apartment complexes, supported by the influx of high-income professionals.
The economy is anchored by the defense, aerospace, and technology sectors, with major employers including NASA, the U.S. Army, and various private defense contractors.
The area is primarily car-dependent, with major highway corridors providing the primary transit infrastructure for the region.
Ongoing expansion of commercial and residential infrastructure continues along the Highway 72 and I-565 corridors.
Parcels are subject to Madison County property taxes and the Madison City Schools district tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Data retrieved from censusreporter.org and ACS 5-year summary tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features sports fields, walking trails, and a community pool.
Major open-air shopping and entertainment district nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.