PlainZIP

Harvest, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35749

Madison County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,575
196/sq mi
$103,901
Median income
$304,700
Median home value
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harvest pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
196
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35749 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harvest, Madison County, Alabama, with 20,575 residents across 104.9 square miles, a density of 196 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35749 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,901 (71% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,012. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $304,700 (72% above the state average) with median rent at $1,542 per month, and 87.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35749, plus 6 more within Madison County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35749

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harvest, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35749.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35749, Harvest, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

20,575

Population

104.9

Area (sq mi)

196

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35749?

40.7

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 59.5%
African American 28.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$103,901

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$43,012

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35749 ranks nationally

Harvest, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$103,901 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

10,563

Total Housing Units

10,254

Occupied Units

309

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.6%
Renter 12.4%

$304,700

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$1,542

Median Rent

2004

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

+6.1%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35749 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 156
2021 +17.0% 183
2022 +21.9% 223
2023 +2.8% 229
2024 +6.1% 243

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 210 business establishments in ZIP 35749, employing approximately 1,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,154,000.

210

Businesses

1,272

Employees

$50.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 30 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 22 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 21 10.0%
Construction 19 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.1%
Wholesale trade 10 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.8%
Manufacturing 4 1.9%
Finance and insurance 4 1.9%
Information 3 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35749 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35749 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35749 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35749 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 2.9 mi
35773 Toney, AL 13,018 5.3 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 7.7 mi
35613 Athens, AL 20,546 7.0 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 5.7 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 7.4 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 8.4 mi
35739 Ardmore, AL 5,146 10.3 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 9.1 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

35758 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 41,875
35810 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 30,617
35811 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 25,955
35803 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 25,471
35805 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 22,498
35801 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 21,509

Related Areas

Madison County Harvest, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35749 in? ▼
ZIP code 35749 (Harvest) is located in Madison County, Alabama. Madison County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/madison-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35749? ▼
ZIP code 35749 in Harvest, AL has a population of 20,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35749 is $103,901, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35749 is $304,700, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35749 is White at 59.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35749? ▼
ZIP code 35749 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 1,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35749? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35749 are: Retail trade (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35749? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35749 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35749? ▼
In ZIP code 35749, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35749? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35749 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35749? ▼
In ZIP code 35749, approximately 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35749 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.