Congo, Huntsville, AL
Congo — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Congo, Huntsville, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Congo Neighborhood Overview
Congo is a neighborhood in Huntsville, Alabama, primarily located within the 35959 ZIP code. The area presents an affordable entry point into the Huntsville housing market, with a median home value of $186,000. This price point is supported by homes that average 1,425 square feet in size. The neighborhood exhibits a strong preference for ownership, with a homeownership rate of 77.3%, indicating a stable, resident-owned community.
The local market dynamics show a significant affordability gap between owning and renting. While the median home value is $186,000, the median gross rent is notably lower at $696 per month, with renter-occupied housing making up 22.8% of the units. The median household income in Congo is $41,275, which aligns with the accessible home values and rental costs, shaping an economically modest but established residential area within the city.
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Congo Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $186K |
| Median Gross Rent | $696/mo |
| Median Household Income | $41K |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.4% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 35959 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Congo, Huntsville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Congo
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-01