ZIP Code 35756
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Madison · Limestone County · Alabama
- Population
- 9,016
- Median income
- $129,852
- Median home value
- $377,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 57.0%
- Land area
- 198.2 sq mi
46/sq mi
▲ 70% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 77% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35756 in Madison, Alabama has a population of 9,016. The median household income is $129,852, which is 70% above the national average. Median home value is $377,400, 36% above the US average. 57.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35756 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 198.2 square miles in Madison, Limestone County, Alabama. The area is home to 9,016 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 35756 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35756 sits at $129,852 (113% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $52,898. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $377,400 (113% above the state average) with median rent at $1,810 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35756 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Limestone County, so you can benchmark 35756 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 35756
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35756.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
21 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 35756, Madison, 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
9,016
Population
198.2
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35756?
35.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
7.1%
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?
$129,852
Median Household Income
+113% vs state
$52,898
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
9,278
Total Housing Units
8,815
Occupied Units
463
Vacant Units
2.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$377,400
Median Home Value
+113% vs state
$1,810
Median Rent
2013
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35756 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 171 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 197 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 245 |
| 2023 | +3.1% | 253 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 262 |
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 275 business establishments in ZIP 35756, employing approximately 10,451 people with a combined annual payroll of $641,677,000.
275
Businesses
10,451
Employees
$641.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 13.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 7.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 35756 vs 35824 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35824 | Huntsville, AL | 6,070 | 3.6 mi |
| 35615 | Belle Mina, AL | 68 | 3.6 mi |
| 35649 | Mooresville, AL | 68 | 3.6 mi |
| 35758 | Madison, AL | 41,875 | 6.3 mi |
| 35671 | Tanner, AL | 2,107 | 7.7 mi |
| 35757 | Madison, AL | 12,840 | 10.5 mi |
| 35775 | Valhermoso Springs, AL | 636 | 9.4 mi |
| 35806 | Huntsville, AL | 18,951 | 11.2 mi |
| 35603 | Decatur, AL | 30,545 | 11.2 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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