ZIP Code 35802 — Huntsville, AL Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, Alabama) is worth about $364,000 at roughly $166 per square foot — 6% more expensive than the Huntsville median and 24% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$364,000

Typical home value

$166

Price per sq ft

#5 of 10

Huntsville ZIPs by value

+6%

vs Huntsville median

How 35802 compares

ZIP 35802 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Huntsville: its typical home value of $364,000 ranks #5 of the 10 Huntsville ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $153,000 in 35805 to $410,000 in 35741). Per square foot it costs about $166, against $169 for Huntsville as a whole, $153 for Alabama, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 35802	$364,000	$166
Huntsville, AL	$343,500	$169
Alabama	$204,000	$153
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 35802

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $166 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$166,000
1,500 sq ft	$249,000
2,000 sq ft	$332,000
2,500 sq ft	$415,000
3,000 sq ft	$498,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 35802

To buy the typical $364,000 home in ZIP 35802 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $99,000 a year (about $2,310 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $118,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$18,200	$2,870/mo	$123,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$36,400	$2,750/mo	$118,000/yr
20%	$72,800	$2,310/mo	$99,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 35802

At about $166 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 35802:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$200k	1200 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$250k	1510 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1810 sq ft	around the typical home here
$400k	2410 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	3010 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 35802 home.

Estimate a specific home in 35802

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 35802 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Huntsville ZIP codes by home value

Where 35802 sits among Huntsville’s 10 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	35741	$410,000	$196
2	35801	$398,000	$234
3	35824	$391,000	$169
4	35806	$368,000	$168
5	35802 (this page)	$364,000	$166
6	35803	$323,000	$172
7	35811	$289,000	$171
8	35810	$169,000	$144
9	35816	$159,000	$132
10	35805	$153,000	$149

ZIP 35802 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 35802? +

The typical home in ZIP 35802 (Huntsville, AL) is worth about $364,000 as of 2026. That is 6% more expensive than the Huntsville median of $343,500 and 24% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 35802? +

About $166 per square foot in 35802, versus $169 across Huntsville and $153 across Alabama. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $249,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $415,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 35802? +

For the typical $364,000 home in ZIP 35802, a household income of about $99,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $118,000; with 5% down about $123,000.

Is 35802 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Huntsville, 35802 ranks #5 of 10 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Huntsville. Nationally it is about average.

See the full Huntsville home values page, all Alabama cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.