ZIP Code 35761
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New Market · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 11,630
- Median income
- $79,440
- Median home value
- $237,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.1%
- Land area
- 302.1 sq mi
39/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 35761 in New Market, Alabama has a population of 11,630. The median household income is $79,440, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $237,000, 15% below the US average. 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35761 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 302.1 square miles in New Market, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 11,630 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 35761 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35761 sits at $79,440 (30% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $44,359. The poverty rate stands at 11.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $237,000 (34% above the state average) with median rent at $1,046 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35761 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35761 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 35761
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35761.
- Construction
Construction
31 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 35761, New Market, 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
11,630
Population
302.1
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35761?
38.0
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.8%
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?
$79,440
Median Household Income
+30% vs state
$44,359
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 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?
5,451
Total Housing Units
5,155
Occupied Units
296
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,000
Median Home Value
+34% vs state
$1,046
Median Rent
1997
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
239
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+139%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35761 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 154 |
| 2021 | +19.2% | 184 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 219 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 240 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 239 |
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 94 business establishments in ZIP 35761, employing approximately 337 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,124,000.
94
Businesses
337
Employees
$15.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 31 | 33.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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