The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35755 sells for about $349,900, or $203 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $911 a month.
ZIP 35755 — Langston
The Langston housing market is characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation driven by its desirable lakefront location. While sales volume remains low due to limited turnover, demand from buyers seeking lifestyle properties continues to support values.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and those seeking a quiet, lake-adjacent lifestyle who are willing to commute for employment.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 18.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.0% · poverty 29.0% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 8.7%/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 8.5%/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 35755, Marshall 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.
Schools serving Langston are primarily managed by the Marshall County School District, generally reflecting rural Alabama educational performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and potential flooding near Guntersville Lake; property insurance premiums are influenced by these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Huntsville/Redstone Arsenal employment corridor, though the immediate ZIP remains largely rural and residential.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. 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. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 30-45 minutes to reach major employment hubs in Huntsville or Albertville.
The area is defined by its proximity to Lake Guntersville, offering extensive boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities, alongside local parks and nature trails.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation compared to urban centers.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the broader Marshall County agricultural and manufacturing base, with significant spillover employment from the Huntsville aerospace and defense sector.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and lakefront property improvements.
Parcels are subject to Marshall County property taxes and the Marshall County School District levy.
Property insurance costs are moderate but sensitive to wind and hail risk profiles common in Northern Alabama.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 35755 profile.
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.
Major regional reservoir offering fishing, boating, and recreation.
Rugged state park featuring hiking trails and scenic overlooks.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.