PlainZIP

New Market, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35761

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

11,630
39/sq mi
$79,440
Median income
$237,000
Median home value
31.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Market pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 46%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35761 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35761 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Market, Madison County, Alabama, home to 11,630 residents across 302.1 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35761 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,440 (30% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $44,359. Local economic indicators show a 11.7% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 35761 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Madison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35761

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Market, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35761.

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 35761, New Market, 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

11,630

Population

302.1

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35761?

38.0

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 15.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

How ZIP 35761 ranks nationally

New Market, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,440 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%

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

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 35761 vs 37328 →

ZIP 35761 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 35761 ranks #2 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 35761 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 35761 ranks #3 of 5 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
37328 Elora, TN 1,364 8.2 mi
35766 Princeton, AL 150 8.2 mi
35759 Meridianville, AL 6,406 8.6 mi
35811 Huntsville, AL 25,955 9.7 mi
35751 Hollytree, AL 265 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 New Market, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35761 in? ▼
ZIP code 35761 (New Market) 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 35761? ▼
ZIP code 35761 in New Market, AL has a population of 11,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35761? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35761 is $79,440, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35761? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35761 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35761? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35761 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35761? ▼
ZIP code 35761 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 337 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35761? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35761 are: Construction (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (12), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35761? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35761 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 35761? ▼
In ZIP code 35761, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% 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 35761? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35761 is 31.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35761? ▼
In ZIP code 35761, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35761? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35761 is 11.7% 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.