The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35811 sells for about $330,000, or $156 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 90 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,127 a month.
ZIP 35811 — Huntsville
The 35811 housing market remains resilient with steady year-over-year price appreciation and moderate demand. While days on market have increased slightly, the area continues to benefit from the robust economic growth of the Huntsville metro area, driven by the defense and technology sectors.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the Huntsville tech and defense sectors who seek a balance of suburban living and access to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 90 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35811, 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 the Huntsville City Schools district, which maintains a mix of school performance ratings across the region.
The region is subject to standard Alabama weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, necessitating standard hazard insurance coverage.
Huntsville's economy is anchored by the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors, with significant ongoing investment in the Redstone Arsenal and related research corridors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution. County (Madison County, Alabama) — Madison County Board of Equalization Property Value Protest Procedures: Establishes a mandatory administrative remedy for contesting county tax appraised valuations. County (Madison County, Alabama) — Composite Property Tax Levies (State, County, School, and Municipal Millages): Every parcel is subject to composite millage consisting of: State of Alabama base rate (6.5 mills), Madison County general and special fund millages, Madison County or City school district millages, and applicable municipal millages (e.g., Huntsville or Madison). County (Madison County, Alabama) — Alabama Residential Assessment Ratio and Property Appraisal Regime: Madison County assesses residential real property (Class III) at 10% of fair market value.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major corridors providing access to the Huntsville employment core and Redstone Arsenal.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the broader Huntsville trail network and shopping centers along the Highway 72 corridor.
The rental market shows moderate demand with a median asking rent of approximately $1,700, reflecting the broader Huntsville metro growth trends.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace and defense industries, with major employers including NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and various defense contractors.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major highway infrastructure connecting the ZIP to the wider Huntsville metropolitan area.
Ongoing residential and commercial development continues to expand in the northern and eastern sections of the Huntsville metro area.
The Madison County Tax Assessor manages property valuations, applying state-mandated assessment ratios to determine taxable value.
Parcels in this area are subject to Huntsville City Schools district taxes and standard county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 35811.
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.
- Dave & Buster's Huntsville4.311.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.111.1 mi
- Flow Huntsville Trampoline Park4.98.7 mi
- Let's Play Huntsville4.512.1 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park Huntsville4.412 mi
- Von Braun Center4.67.7 mi
- The Orion Amphitheater4.711.4 mi
- Stovehouse4.78.9 mi
- Topgolf Huntsville4.411.3 mi
- Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment4.78.4 mi
- U.S. Space & Rocket Center4.711.3 mi
- Huntsville Botanical Garden4.710.5 mi
- Monte Sano State Park4.84.4 mi
- Cinemark Bridge Street and XD4.412 mi
- Big Spring International Park4.87.4 mi
- U.S. Space & Rocket Center4.711.3 mi
- Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment4.78.4 mi
- EarlyWorks Children's Museum4.67.3 mi
- Burritt on the Mountain4.76.1 mi
- Huntsville Museum of Art4.67.5 mi
- Huntsville Botanical Garden4.710.5 mi
- Monte Sano State Park4.84.4 mi
- Big Spring International Park4.87.4 mi
- Burritt on the Mountain4.76.1 mi
- Brahan Spring Park4.59 mi
- Ditto Landing4.515.4 mi
- Topgolf Huntsville4.411.3 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Hampton Cove4.49.1 mi
- Sam & Greg's Pizzeria/Gelateria4.67.3 mi
- Colonial Golf Club4.38.8 mi
- The Ledges4.78.5 mi
- Bridge Street Town Centre4.612.1 mi
- Parkway Place4.38.4 mi
- Stovehouse4.78.9 mi
- Publix Super Market at Twickenham Square4.67.5 mi
- Publix Super Market at The Pinnacle at Providence4.611.6 mi
- Huntsville International Airport4.419.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction featuring diverse gardens and seasonal events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.