Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Huntsville

Huntsville’s most affluent ZIP code—35802—exhibits the largest affordability gap in Alabama, with the top homes priced 1.4x more than the median. This is not a regional trend but a localized polarization in housing access. The data comes directly from ALEX Intelligence’s analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, published November 3, 2026. https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-huntsville-spread-value-to-income-zcta What does this mean for homebuyers and investors? The market isn’t just expensive—it’s uneven. Growth in defense and aerospace jobs is not lifting all boats; it’s widening the gap between the highest and median-priced homes in one ZIP code. This is not a national story. It’s a local one. Top-to-Median Affordability Gap, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 35802 — 4.4x #2 ZIP 35806 — 4.0x #3 ZIP 35801 — 4.0x #4 ZIP 35670 — 4.0x #5 ZIP 35611 — 3.9x #6 ZIP 35805 — 3.9x #7 ZIP 35824 — 3.8x #8 ZIP 35748 — 3.4x #9 ZIP 35614 — 3.4x #10 ZIP 35601 — 3.3x Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-11-03-huntsville-spread-value-to-income-zcta View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902