Toney, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35773
Madison County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,018
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,511
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Toney pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35773 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35773 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Toney, Madison County, Alabama, home to 13,018 residents across 188.4 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35773 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,511 (22% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,602. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.1% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $231,300 (31% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 88.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,187.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 35773 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35773
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toney, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35773.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35773, Toney, 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
13,018
Population
188.4
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35773?
42.8
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$74,511
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$38,602
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35773 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Toney, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$74,511 Top 21% higher than 79% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,935housing units
5,935
Total Housing Units
5,462
Occupied Units
473
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,300
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,187
Median Rent
1998
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
+0.8%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35773 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 164 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 192 |
| 2022 | +23.9% | 238 |
| 2023 | +7.2% | 255 |
| 2024 | +0.8% | 257 |
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 116 business establishments in ZIP 35773, employing approximately 804 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,687,000.
116
Businesses
804
Employees
$46.7M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 23.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 12.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.6% |
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 35773 vs 35749 →
ZIP 35773 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35810
Huntsville (35810)
30,617 residents
- 35749
Harvest (35749)
20,575 residents
- 35806
Huntsville (35806)
18,951 residents
- 35773
Toney (35773)
13,018 residents
- 35757
Madison (35757)
12,840 residents
- 35750
Hazel Green (35750)
12,783 residents
- 35739 5,146
Ardmore (35739)
5,146 residents
- 38488 2,524
Taft (38488)
2,524 residents
- 35896 636
Huntsville (35896)
636 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35773 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35757
Madison (35757)
$106,175 median income
- 35749
Harvest (35749)
$103,901 median income
- 35806
Huntsville (35806)
$86,768 median income
- 38488
Taft (38488)
$77,875 median income
- 35773
Toney (35773)
$74,511 median income
- 35739
Ardmore (35739)
$70,354 median income
- 35750
Hazel Green (35750)
$68,389 median income
- 35810
Huntsville (35810)
$51,233 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35773 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35773, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,018 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35773 in?
ZIP code 35773 (Toney) 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 35773?
ZIP code 35773 in Toney, AL has a population of 13,018 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35773?
The median household income in ZIP 35773 is $74,511, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35773?
The median home value in ZIP 35773 is $231,300, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35773 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35773?
ZIP code 35773 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35773?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35773 are: Construction (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (14), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35773?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35773 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 35773?
In ZIP code 35773, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 35773?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35773 is 27.6 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 35773?
In ZIP code 35773, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35773 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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