ZIP Code 35801
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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 21,509
- Median income
- $105,585
- Median home value
- $422,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.4%
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
589/sq mi
▲ 38% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
Chicago
ZIP code 35801 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 21,509. The median household income is $105,585, which is 38% above the national average. Median home value is $422,300, 52% above the US average. 58.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.5 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 21,509 residents, producing a population density of 589 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 35801 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35801 sits at $105,585 (73% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $70,758. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.1%. On housing, the median home value is $422,300 (138% above the state average) with median rent at $1,251 per month, and 67.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 35801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
422 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
385 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
237 establishments
- Finance and insurance 162
Finance and insurance
162 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 151
Other services (except public administration)
151 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 35801, Huntsville, 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
21,509
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
589
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35801?
40.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
4.1%
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?
$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
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?
11,199
Total Housing Units
10,268
Occupied Units
931
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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