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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
$74,511
Median income
$231,300
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,602. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $231,300 (31% above the state average) with median rent at $1,187 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 35773 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 35773

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Toney, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35773.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35773?

42.8

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 17.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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

$38,602

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35773 ranks nationally

Toney, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,511 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,935

Total Housing Units

5,462

Occupied Units

473

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$231,300

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35773 ranks #4 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 35773 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 35773 ranks #5 of 8 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 5.3 mi
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 7.8 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 9.1 mi
35739 Ardmore, AL 5,146 7.0 mi
38488 Taft, TN 2,524 10.3 mi
35750 Hazel Green, AL 12,783 7.8 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 10.1 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 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 Toney, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.