The Definitive Relocation Guide • South Madison, Alabama
ZIP Code 35756
South Madison & County Line Road Corridor
◆ Madison's Highest-Income ZIP • Median Household Income $134,900 ◆
South of the Madison Boulevard commercial core, the County Line Road corridor
carries some of the highest household incomes in all of Alabama. Homes built
primarily in the 2000s, James Clemens High School serving the zone,
and a median home value of $350,600 that reflects what families pay
to live in Madison's most affluent southern reaches.
22,978
Residents
$350,600
Median Home Value
$134,900
Median HH Income
85%
Home Appreciation Since 2011
Designed & Curated by Allison Click • Broker Associate • Leading Edge Real Estate Group
$134,900
Median HH Income
Extremely high vs. nation
$350,600
Median Home Value
84.7% up since 2011
2.2
Affordability Ratio
Low (affordable) for income level
91%
Homeownership Rate
Among highest in Madison
85.2
Cost of Living Index
Below U.S. average
Your Local Authority
Allison Click
Broker Associate • Leading Edge Real Estate Group
35756 Specialist
South Madison Expert
Madison City Schools Authority
"35756 is where Madison's highest earners plant their flags.
County Line Road runs through the most income-dense residential
corridor in all of Madison County. The people buying here are not
making compromises. They have found exactly what they wanted:
new construction, exceptional schools, and a community
built around families who are committed to staying."
Allison Click knows the South Madison corridor from the County Line Road boundary
south through the James Clemens High School zone. She understands the
subdivision character, the school assignment nuances, and the appreciation
trajectory that has taken median values from approximately $190,000 in 2011
to $350,600 today. If 35756 is where your search is pointing, Allison has
the depth of knowledge you need.
01 Housing & Real Estate
84% Appreciation Since 2011. 91% Homeownership.
35756 has delivered an 84.7% increase in median home values since 2011, taking the
median from approximately $190,000 to $350,600. In a community where 91% of households
own their home, that appreciation compounds across an entire community of invested owners.
$350,600
Median Home Value
84.7% appreciation since 2011
$1,921
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
With mortgage
0.5%
Property Tax Rate
Competitive Madison County rate
$1,917
Median Annual Tax
On mortgaged homes
8,701
Housing Units
91% owner-occupied
2.2
Affordability Ratio
Low (affordable) relative to income
YEAR 2011
~$190K
Baseline
PRE-PANDEMIC 2019
~$239K
+$49K from 2011
YEAR 2023
$350,600
+84.7% from 2011
"An affordability ratio of 2.2 in a ZIP with a $134,900 median household income
is one of the most compelling value propositions in the entire Huntsville metro.
35756 families earn considerably more than they spend on housing.
That financial cushion is the community's foundation."
01 – 04
Market Character
Median home value of $350,600, far above the Alabama state median of $195,100
Homes primarily built in the 2000s, representing the wave of South Madison planned community development
Affordability ratio of 2.2: extremely low, meaning the community earns far more than it pays in housing costs
The $350,600 median is $111,100 above the 2019 pre-pandemic level, reflecting exceptional post-pandemic demand
05 – 08
Ownership & Investment
91% homeownership rate, one of the highest in all of Madison, reflecting deep community commitment
Only 9% of households are renters in a ZIP dominated by owner-occupied family homes
3-plus bedroom rentals available at $1,000 and above per month for the smaller rental inventory
The 91% ownership rate means community investment, school quality, and property maintenance are exceptionally high
09 – 11
Income & Wealth Profile
Median household income of $134,900, extremely high compared to both state and national benchmarks
Per capita income reflecting a dual-income professional household base
The income-to-home-value affordability ratio of 2.2 means 35756 is technically affordable for its residents despite premium prices
"When I show a buyer the $134,900 median household income in 35756 alongside
the 2.2 affordability ratio, something clicks. This community is not house-poor.
It is house-comfortable. And that financial confidence shows up in
every school, every street, every neighbor."
Allison Click • 35756 Real Estate Authority
02 Schools & Education
Madison City Schools. James Clemens High School. One Unified District.
35756 is served by Madison City School District, one of the most highly regarded
school systems in Alabama. James Clemens High School at 11306 County Line Road
serves the 35756 zone and has established a reputation for academic excellence
consistent with the community it serves.
James Clemens High School
Public • High School • Madison City Schools • 11306 County Line Road
Grades 9 – 12
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Heritage Elementary School
Public • Elementary • Madison City Schools • 11775 County Line Road
Grades K – 5
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Madison City School District
Public • District-wide • 7 Elementary, 3 Middle, 2 High Schools in Madison
Pre-K – 12
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Single District Coverage in 35756
Madison City School District Only • No Dual District Complexity
K – 12
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Allison on 35756 Schools
"One of the clearest advantages of 35756 over some neighboring ZIPs is the
single-district clarity. You are in Madison City Schools, full stop. James Clemens
High School at 11306 County Line Road serves this zone and reflects the
academic culture of a community where $134,900 median household income
means parents are invested. I verify school assignment for every
address we consider together."
"35756 is one of the few ZIPs in the Huntsville metro where single-district
clarity means no address guesswork on school assignment.
Madison City Schools, James Clemens zone, full stop." — Allison Click
A Community Built on Stability, Ownership, and Long-Term Investment.
With 91% homeownership, a $134,900 median household income, and a community
built around Madison City Schools, 35756 reflects the kind of civic stability
that defines the safest residential corridors in the Huntsville metro.
91%
Homeownership Rate
Among highest in Madison County
$134,900
Median HH Income
Extremely high vs. national average
37%
Married Families with Children
Above Madison County average of 30%
85.2
Cost of Living Index
Below U.S. average
22 – 29
Stability Profile
91% homeownership rate creates a community of long-term, invested residents
37% of households are married families with children, above the county average of 30%
Median household income of $134,900, meaning families have significant financial reserves
Low poverty rate of 4.0%, one of the lowest in the Huntsville metro
Long resident tenure: a significant portion of households have lived in their homes five or more years
Active neighborhood associations and civic engagement reflecting community ownership culture
Madison Fire and Rescue holds ISO Class 1 rating, one of only 2 fire departments in Alabama with this designation
Madison Police Department serving the 35756 corridor with strong community partnership
Allison's Stability Read
"A 91% homeownership rate in a community of this income level is not an accident.
People in 35756 chose to stay. They bought into Madison City Schools and the
County Line Road corridor because they intended to plant roots.
That intention is the foundation of every metric that matters in this ZIP."
Predominantly married-couple families with children, well above the county average
Median age of 39.3, a mature and established professional community
County Line Road corridor defines the ZIP's southern edge and primary commercial access route
Strong neighborhood association culture throughout the planned communities of 35756
Youth athletics and family recreation programs reflecting the large family demographic
Multiple faith communities serving the 35756 residential corridor
Community identity built around academic excellence and family investment
Long-tenure residents who have watched 35756 develop and remain committed to its future
Majority of residents are White with a professionally diverse workforce demographic
39 – 45
Shopping & Daily Life
Madison Boulevard corridor accessible within minutes for full retail, dining, and services
Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville accessible in approximately 20 minutes for premium retail
County Line Road provides south-north connectivity to Madison's commercial core
Full grocery and pharmacy access near the County Line and Madison Boulevard intersection
Professional services, medical offices, and financial institutions accessible in the greater Madison corridor
Huntsville International Airport accessible in approximately 15 to 20 minutes
Growing restaurant and dining options along the expanding Madison Boulevard corridor
"Madison as a whole has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama for years.
35756 is where that growth lands when it has money behind it.
The County Line Road corridor is not just an address.
It is a statement about how a family intends to live."
Allison Click • Broker Associate • Leading Edge Real Estate Group
05 Employment & Economy
Redstone Arsenal. Research Park. Madison's Own Job Base.
46 – 53
Major Employers
Redstone Arsenal accessible in approximately 15 to 20 minutes via Hwy 72 East
Cummings Research Park accessible in approximately 20 to 25 minutes
Madison's own growing business base: 1,314 business establishments in the 35758 corridor employing 22,205 people
Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SAIC, Leidos, and major defense contractors all within metro commute range
High work-from-home rate consistent with the professional and tech-sector workforce demographic
Median household income of $134,900 reflecting senior-level defense, tech, and professional workers
Low unemployment consistent with the Huntsville metro's defense-anchored employment stability
Huntsville International Airport approximately 15 minutes for frequent business travelers
54 – 57
For Investors
3-plus bedroom rentals commanding $1,000 and above per month in a high-income, family-focused ZIP
84.7% appreciation since 2011 signals continued long-term value accretion
91% homeownership means rental scarcity creates premium pricing for available rental inventory
Investor appeal anchored by school quality, income demographics, and persistent demand in the James Clemens zone
06 True Cost of Living
$134,900 Income. 85.2 Cost of Living. 2.2 Affordability Ratio.
Overall Cost of Living Index
85.2
Below U.S. average of 100
Median Home Value
$350,600
84.7% above 2011 level; far above state median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$1,921
With mortgage, competitive for the income base
Property Tax Rate
0.5%
Competitive Madison County rate on premium values
Median Household Income
$134,900
Extremely high vs. national and state averages
Affordability Ratio
2.2
Low (affordable) relative to income; exceptional value
Allison's Bottom Line
"When I lay out the 35756 picture, the affordability ratio is always the number
that changes the conversation. A community earning $134,900 median income
with a cost of living index of 85.2 and a 2.2 affordability ratio is a place
where families can actually live their full financial life, not just their
housing life. That is what 35756 delivers."
07 Go Deeper With Allison
Madison's Highest-Income ZIP Deserves a Guide Who Knows Every Detail.
You have seen the data on 35756: the income demographics, the school credentials,
the appreciation history, the homeownership culture. Now have the conversation
with the advisor who knows this corridor in depth.