ZIP Code 35741
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Brownsboro · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 2,933
- Median income
- $124,650
- Median home value
- $381,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 69.5%
- Land area
- 61.0 sq mi
48/sq mi
▲ 63% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 50.8
Chicago
ZIP code 35741 in Brownsboro, Alabama has a population of 2,933. The median household income is $124,650, which is 63% above the national average. Median home value is $381,900, 37% above the US average. 69.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.0 square miles in Brownsboro, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,933 residents, producing a population density of 48 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35741 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35741 sits at $124,650 (105% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $78,799. The poverty rate stands at 0.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $381,900 (116% above the state average) with median rent at $1,356 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 69.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35741 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35741
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35741.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35741, Brownsboro, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,933
Population
61.0
Area (sq mi)
48
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35741?
50.8
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
4.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$124,650
Median Household Income
+105% vs state
$78,799
Per Capita Income
0.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
1,943
Total Housing Units
1,897
Occupied Units
46
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$381,900
Median Home Value
+116% vs state
$1,356
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35741 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.9% | 152 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 172 |
| 2022 | +29.3% | 222 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 217 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 237 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 68 business establishments in ZIP 35741, employing approximately 774 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,114,000.
68
Businesses
774
Employees
$44.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 11.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35741 vs 35801 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35801 | Huntsville, AL | 21,509 | 4.5 mi |
| 35748 | Gurley, AL | 6,276 | 5.5 mi |
| 35811 | Huntsville, AL | 25,955 | 5.4 mi |
| 35763 | Owens Cross Roads, AL | 14,216 | 7.0 mi |
| 35802 | Huntsville, AL | 21,297 | 5.6 mi |
| 35805 | Huntsville, AL | 22,498 | 7.9 mi |
| 35816 | Huntsville, AL | 15,228 | 8.4 mi |
| 35810 | Huntsville, AL | 30,617 | 8.9 mi |
| 35759 | Meridianville, AL | 6,406 | 10.6 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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