Guntersville, Alabama · ZIP 35976

Guntersville — ZIP 35976

Guntersville (35976) scores 52/100 — Fair for Alabama. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $313K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency30%

Avg reading proficiency45%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$313K

Median rent$1,248/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$313K

Median Rent

$1,248/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

778

Violent Crime

104

Property Crime

674

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Marshall County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Cherokee Elementary School	03–05	387	53%	66%
Guntersville High School	09–12	556	32%	32%
Guntersville Middle School	06–08	381	25%	58%
Brindlee Mountain High School	06–12	496	9%	24%
Guntersville Elementary School	PK–02	486	Not reported	Not reported
Brindlee Mountain Primary School	KG–02	278	Not reported	Not reported
Claysville School	PK–PK	—	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,604

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

75%

Median Age

45.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 35976 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 35976 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 35976 is approximately $313K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 35976 in Guntersville has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.