PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35803

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

25,471
207/sq mi
$100,846
Median income
$294,200
Median home value
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
207
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, with 25,471 residents across 123.1 square miles, a density of 207 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35803 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,846 (66% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $56,110. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. The typical home here is valued at $294,200 (66% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,309 monthly, and 83.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35803 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 35803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35803.

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 35803, 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

25,471

Population

123.1

Area (sq mi)

207

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35803?

44.6

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

5.6%

Foreign-Born

White 82.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$100,846

Median Household Income

+66% vs state

$56,110

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35803 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,846 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%

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

What does housing look like?

13,429

Total Housing Units

12,661

Occupied Units

768

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$294,200

Median Home Value

+66% vs state

$1,309

Median Rent

1987

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35803 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 162
2021 +15.7% 187
2022 +20.7% 226
2023 +5.2% 237
2024 +2.6% 244

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 359 business establishments in ZIP 35803, employing approximately 6,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $304,900,000.

359

Businesses

6,771

Employees

$304.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 62 17.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 44 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 43 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 41 11.4%
Construction 30 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 27 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 7.2%
Finance and insurance 23 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 6.4%
Manufacturing 12 3.3%
Wholesale trade 8 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.1%
Information 4 1.1%
Educational services 4 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35803 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 35803 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35803 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 35803 ranks #3 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
35763 Owens Cross Roads, AL 14,216 5.1 mi
35175 Union Grove, AL 5,041 8.8 mi
35754 Laceys Spring, AL 5,362 5.9 mi
35802 Huntsville, AL 21,297 7.6 mi
35760 New Hope, AL 5,065 8.0 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 9.0 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 11.4 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
35805 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 22,498
35801 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 21,509
35802 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 21,297

Related Areas

Madison County Huntsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35803 in? ▼
ZIP code 35803 (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 35803? ▼
ZIP code 35803 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 25,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35803 is $100,846, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35803 is $294,200, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35803 is White at 82.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35803? ▼
ZIP code 35803 has 359 business establishments employing approximately 6,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35803 are: Retail trade (62), Professional, scientific, and technical services (44), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35803 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 35803? ▼
In ZIP code 35803, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.6% 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 35803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35803 is 21.7 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 35803? ▼
In ZIP code 35803, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35803 is 6.1% 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.