ZIP Code 35816

In ZIP code 35816, near Huntsville, households earn a median of $40,242, while per-capita income sits at $23,864. A median home value of $128,900 pairs with a county property tax rate of 0.40%, which keeps annual property taxes low in dollar terms. Sales taxes, however, reach 9.00% combined, so everyday purchases cost more here than in many parts of the country. That mix shapes the local cost picture: housing stays within reach at these income levels, but routine spending carries a heavier tax load.