PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35801

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

21,509
589/sq mi
$105,585
Median income
$422,300
Median home value
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
589
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, with 21,509 residents across 36.5 square miles, a density of 589 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,585 (73% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $70,758. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.1%. The typical home here is valued at $422,300 (138% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,251 monthly, and 67.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35801 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 35801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35801.

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 35801, Huntsville, 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

21,509

Population

36.5

Area (sq mi)

589

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35801?

40.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$105,585

Median Household Income

+73% vs state

$70,758

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

1.1%

Unemployment Rate

16.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35801 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,585 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 71.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,199

Total Housing Units

10,268

Occupied Units

931

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$422,300

Median Home Value

+138% vs state

$1,251

Median Rent

1965

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35801 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 206
2021 +13.0% 233
2022 +16.3% 271
2023 +3.8% 282
2024 +7.2% 302

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 1,961 business establishments in ZIP 35801, employing approximately 38,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,369,622,000.

1,961

Businesses

38,163

Employees

$2.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 422 21.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 385 19.6%
Retail trade 237 12.1%
Finance and insurance 162 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 151 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 137 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 136 6.9%
Construction 92 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 3.0%
Wholesale trade 40 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 37 1.9%
Manufacturing 32 1.6%
Information 29 1.5%
Educational services 20 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 16 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%

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 35801 vs 35802 →

ZIP 35801 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 35801 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 35801 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 35801 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
35802 Huntsville, AL 21,297 3.8 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 3.5 mi
35741 Brownsboro, AL 2,933 4.5 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 4.0 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 5.9 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 5.6 mi
35811 Huntsville, AL 25,955 5.9 mi
35759 Meridianville, AL 6,406 9.7 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 7.5 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 8.4 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
35802 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 21,297

Related Areas

Madison County Huntsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35801 in? ▼
ZIP code 35801 (Huntsville) 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 35801? ▼
ZIP code 35801 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 21,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35801 is $105,585, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35801 is $422,300, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35801 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35801? ▼
ZIP code 35801 has 1,961 business establishments employing approximately 38,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35801 are: Health care and social assistance (422), Professional, scientific, and technical services (385), Retail trade (237). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35801 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 35801? ▼
In ZIP code 35801, 71.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.4% 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 35801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35801 is 16.2 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 35801? ▼
In ZIP code 35801, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35801 is 7.8% 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.