PlainZIP

Madison, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35756

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

9,016
46/sq mi
$129,852
Median income
$377,400
Median home value
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madison pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 7%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35756 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35756 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Limestone County, Alabama, home to 9,016 residents across 198.2 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35756 skews affluent, with a median household income of $129,852 (113% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $52,898. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.5%. The typical home here is valued at $377,400 (113% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,810 monthly, and 82.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Limestone County, letting you compare 35756 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35756

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35756.

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 35756, Madison, 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

9,016

Population

198.2

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35756?

35.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.9%
African American 22.6%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%

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

How ZIP 35756 ranks nationally

Madison, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$129,852 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.0%

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

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$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

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ZIP 35756 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 35756 ranks #5 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 35756 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 35756 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Limestone County

35611 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 25,251
35613 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 20,546
35620 standard
Elkmont, AL
Pop: 8,868
35614 standard
Athens, AL
Pop: 7,456
35739 standard
Ardmore, AL
Pop: 5,146
35671 standard
Tanner, AL
Pop: 2,107

Related Areas

Limestone County Madison, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35756 in? ▼
ZIP code 35756 (Madison) is located in Limestone County, Alabama. Limestone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/limestone-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35756? ▼
ZIP code 35756 in Madison, AL has a population of 9,016 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35756? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35756 is $129,852, which is 70% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35756? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35756 is $377,400, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35756? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35756 is White at 56.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35756? ▼
ZIP code 35756 has 275 business establishments employing approximately 10,451 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35756? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35756 are: Retail trade (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (31), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35756? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35756 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 35756? ▼
In ZIP code 35756, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.0% 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 35756? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35756 is 22.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35756? ▼
In ZIP code 35756, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35756? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35756 is 4.2% 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.