The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35950 sells for about $200,622, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $854 a month.
ZIP 35950 — Albertville
The housing market in 35950 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment stability, though higher interest rates continue to temper the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options, as well as retirees looking for a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.8% · poverty 19.0% — a mixed stability 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 6.4%/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 2.3%/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 35950, 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.
Crime rates in Albertville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Albertville City School District, which maintains a moderate rating profile with a focus on vocational and core academic programs.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk concentrated near local creek beds.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and retail sectors, with ongoing infrastructure improvements to support the growing population in the Marshall County corridor.
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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 25-35 minutes to reach major employment hubs in Gadsden or Huntsville.
The area features access to local parks, community sports complexes, and proximity to Lake Guntersville for outdoor recreation and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers, with a vacancy rate hovering around 6-8% and limited short-term rental saturation.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, poultry processing, and retail trade, serving as a commercial hub for Marshall County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US Highway 431 serving as the primary arterial corridor for regional transit.
Development is focused on expanding residential subdivisions on the city's periphery and upgrading utility infrastructure to accommodate growth.
The Marshall County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, typically reassessing properties on a multi-year cycle to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county tax levies, with no significant MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, with standard coverage widely available through major carriers.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level 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.
Provides multiple community parks and athletic fields.
Major regional attraction for boating, fishing, and camping.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.