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 High-density area
- $100,846
- Median income Above-median income area
- $294,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35803 (Huntsville, AL) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 237.4 in 2023 to 243.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,110. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $294,200 (66% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,309.
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. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 35803 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 35803?
44.6
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
5.6%
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?
$100,846
Median Household Income
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$56,110
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35803 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Huntsville, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$100,846 Top 5% higher than 95% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,429housing units
13,429
Total Housing Units
12,661
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,200
Median Home Value
+66% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35803 vs 35763 →
ZIP 35803 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35803
Huntsville (35803)
25,471 residents
- 35805
Huntsville (35805)
22,498 residents
- 35802
Huntsville (35802)
21,297 residents
- 35763
Owens Cross Roads (35763)
14,216 residents
- 35754 5,362
Laceys Spring (35754)
5,362 residents
- 35760 5,065
New Hope (35760)
5,065 residents
- 35175 5,041
Union Grove (35175)
5,041 residents
- 35808 1,946
Huntsville (35808)
1,946 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35803 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35803 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35808
Huntsville (35808)
$142,273 median income
- 35763
Owens Cross Roads (35763)
$123,497 median income
- 35803
Huntsville (35803)
$100,846 median income
- 35754
Laceys Spring (35754)
$96,071 median income
- 35802
Huntsville (35802)
$76,324 median income
- 35175
Union Grove (35175)
$74,600 median income
- 35760
New Hope (35760)
$71,622 median income
- 35805 $35,385
Huntsville (35805)
$35,385 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35803, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,471 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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