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Madison, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35757

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

12,840
413/sq mi
$106,175
Median income
$337,000
Median home value
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Madison pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
413
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35757 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Madison, Madison County, Alabama, home to 12,840 residents across 31.1 square miles, a density of 413 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35757 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,175 (74% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $48,964. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $337,000 for a typical home value (90% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,493 a month; 72.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 35757 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 35757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Madison, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35757.

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 35757, 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

12,840

Population

31.1

Area (sq mi)

413

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35757?

38.1

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.3%
African American 28.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
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?

$106,175

Median Household Income

+74% vs state

$48,964

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35757 ranks nationally

Madison, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,175 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,544

Total Housing Units

7,173

Occupied Units

371

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$337,000

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$1,493

Median Rent

2007

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

+7.4%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35757 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 159
2021 +17.1% 186
2022 +17.7% 219
2023 +3.2% 226
2024 +7.4% 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 159 business establishments in ZIP 35757, employing approximately 1,701 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,169,000.

159

Businesses

1,701

Employees

$57.2M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 23 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 12.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 12.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 19 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 17 10.7%
Construction 10 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.1%
Finance and insurance 4 2.5%
Educational services 4 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.9%

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 35757 vs 35749 →

ZIP 35757 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 35757 ranks #9 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 35757 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 35757 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
35749 Harvest, AL 20,575 2.9 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 4.8 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 3.7 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 5.5 mi
35773 Toney, AL 13,018 7.8 mi
35824 Huntsville, AL 6,070 9.6 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 7.9 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 7.1 mi
35613 Athens, AL 20,546 8.0 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 8.7 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 Madison, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35757 in? ▼
ZIP code 35757 (Madison) 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 35757? ▼
ZIP code 35757 in Madison, AL has a population of 12,840 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35757 is $106,175, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35757 is $337,000, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35757 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35757? ▼
ZIP code 35757 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 1,701 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35757 are: Retail trade (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35757? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35757 increased by 7.4% 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 35757? ▼
In ZIP code 35757, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 35757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35757 is 22.1 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 35757? ▼
In ZIP code 35757, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35757 is 4.4% 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.