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Meridianville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35759

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

6,406
152/sq mi
$102,880
Median income
$295,900
Median home value
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
152
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35759 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35759 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Meridianville, Madison County, Alabama, home to 6,406 residents across 42.1 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35759 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,880 (69% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $45,922. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.6%. Housing costs here run $295,900 for a typical home value (67% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,634 a month; 90.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 35759 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 35759

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meridianville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35759.

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 35759, Meridianville, 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

6,406

Population

42.1

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35759?

39.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 56.0%
African American 26.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$102,880

Median Household Income

+69% vs state

$45,922

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35759 ranks nationally

Meridianville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,880 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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,344

Total Housing Units

5,032

Occupied Units

312

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.7%
Renter 9.3%

$295,900

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,634

Median Rent

2009

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

-4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

216

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+116%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35759 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 148
2021 +15.2% 171
2022 +22.1% 209
2023 +7.7% 225
2024 -4.1% 216

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 142 business establishments in ZIP 35759, employing approximately 1,310 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,575,000.

142

Businesses

1,310

Employees

$40.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 25 17.6%
Accommodation and food services 25 17.6%
Construction 17 12.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.2%
Finance and insurance 6 4.2%
Manufacturing 3 2.1%
Wholesale trade 3 2.1%

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 35759 vs 35811 →

ZIP 35759 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 35759 ranks #8 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 35759 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 35759 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
35811 Huntsville, AL 25,955 5.3 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 5.5 mi
35750 Hazel Green, AL 12,783 6.5 mi
35801 Huntsville, AL 21,509 9.7 mi
35761 New Market, AL 11,630 8.6 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 9.7 mi
35741 Brownsboro, AL 2,933 10.6 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 9.6 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 10.4 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 Meridianville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35759 in? ▼
ZIP code 35759 (Meridianville) 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 35759? ▼
ZIP code 35759 in Meridianville, AL has a population of 6,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35759? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35759 is $102,880, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35759? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35759 is $295,900, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35759? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35759 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35759? ▼
ZIP code 35759 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 1,310 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35759? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35759 are: Retail trade (25), Accommodation and food services (25), Construction (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35759? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35759 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 35759? ▼
In ZIP code 35759, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.6% 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 35759? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35759 is 25.2 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 35759? ▼
In ZIP code 35759, approximately 90.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35759? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35759 is 5.5% 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.