PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35802

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

21,297
453/sq mi
$76,324
Median income
$334,100
Median home value
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
453
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35802 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35802 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, with 21,297 residents across 47.0 square miles, a density of 453 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35802 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,324 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $57,864. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $334,100 (89% above the state average), median rent at $1,154 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 35802 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 35802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35802.

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 35802, 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

21,297

Population

47.0

Area (sq mi)

453

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35802?

40.5

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.2%
African American 12.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$76,324

Median Household Income

+25% vs state

$57,864

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

17.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35802 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,324 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 62.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,417

Total Housing Units

11,438

Occupied Units

979

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$334,100

Median Home Value

+89% vs state

$1,154

Median Rent

1980

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

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35802 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 167
2021 +14.5% 191
2022 +16.3% 222
2023 +7.8% 240
2024 +0.3% 241

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 627 business establishments in ZIP 35802, employing approximately 10,945 people with a combined annual payroll of $692,395,000.

627

Businesses

10,945

Employees

$692.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 101 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 94 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 91 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 67 10.7%
Finance and insurance 39 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 6.2%
Construction 21 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.7%
Information 14 2.2%
Educational services 11 1.8%
Wholesale trade 9 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.0%
Manufacturing 5 0.8%

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 35802 vs 35801 →

ZIP 35802 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 35802 ranks #6 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 35802 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 35802 ranks #7 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
35801 Huntsville, AL 21,509 3.8 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 4.4 mi
35741 Brownsboro, AL 2,933 5.6 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 6.2 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 6.3 mi
35803 Huntsville, AL 25,471 7.6 mi
35763 Owens Cross Roads, AL 14,216 6.3 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 9.5 mi
35811 Huntsville, AL 25,955 9.3 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 8.0 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 Huntsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35802 in? ▼
ZIP code 35802 (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 35802? ▼
ZIP code 35802 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 21,297 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35802? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35802 is $76,324, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35802? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35802 is $334,100, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35802? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35802 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35802? ▼
ZIP code 35802 has 627 business establishments employing approximately 10,945 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35802? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35802 are: Retail trade (101), Health care and social assistance (94), Accommodation and food services (91). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35802? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35802 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 35802? ▼
In ZIP code 35802, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 35802? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35802 is 17.8 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 35802? ▼
In ZIP code 35802, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35802? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35802 is 7.3% 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.