The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 35613 sells for about $354,000, or $164 per square foot.
Prices are up +11.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 114 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,264 a month.
ZIP 35613 — Athens
The 35613 housing market shows steady price appreciation and resilient demand, driven by its role as a bedroom community for the Huntsville metro area. While inventory levels have increased, the market remains supported by consistent sales activity and a growing regional economy. Buyers are finding more options, though price growth continues to outpace broader national trends.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to the Huntsville metro area, offering a balance of affordability and space compared to the urban core.
Median prices moved up 11.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 114 days on market with 7.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.8% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 35613, Limestone 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 Athens City and Limestone County school systems, which maintain a mix of ratings across elementary and secondary levels.
The region is subject to standard Alabama weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional climate exposures.
The area benefits from proximity to the Huntsville employment hub, with ongoing residential development and infrastructure expansion supporting the growing population.
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 (Limestone County, Alabama) — Alabama Property Tax Assessment Regime: Property tax is calculated as (Appraised Value * Assessment Rate) * Millage Rate. Assessment rates are 10% for Class III (owner-occupied residential) and 20% for Class II (all other property).
Residents primarily commute via I-65 and US-72 toward the Huntsville-Decatur employment corridor, with average commute times reflecting a suburban-to-urban travel pattern.
The area features access to local parks, proximity to the Tennessee River and Wheeler Lake for water recreation, and various shopping and dining options in downtown Athens.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the regional workforce, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The economy is anchored by the Huntsville metro area's aerospace, defense, and technology sectors, with significant local employment in education and government services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-65 serving as the primary north-south artery connecting the area to the broader Huntsville region.
Ongoing residential subdivision development continues to expand the housing stock, particularly in the southern and eastern portions of the ZIP.
The Limestone County Revenue Commissioner manages property assessments, utilizing a mass appraisal system to determine fair market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to county and city property taxes, with additional levies for the Athens City or Limestone County school districts.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional weather-related loss trends, particularly wind and hail coverage.
Data sourced 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.
Major regional reservoir providing boating, fishing, and recreation.
Primary local facility for youth and adult athletic leagues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.