ZIP Code 35805
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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 22,498
- Median income
- $35,385
- Median home value
- $137,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.5%
- Land area
- 23.7 sq mi
950/sq mi
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35805 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 22,498. The median household income is $35,385, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $137,800, 50% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35805 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.7 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 22,498 residents, producing a population density of 950 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 35805 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35805 sits at $35,385 (42% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,194. The poverty rate stands at 28.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $137,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $909 per month, and 40.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35805 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35805 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 35805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35805.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
155 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 60
Other services (except public administration)
60 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 35805, 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
22,498
Population
23.7
Area (sq mi)
950
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35805?
33.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
16.6%
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?
$35,385
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$22,194
Per Capita Income
28.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 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?
10,953
Total Housing Units
9,522
Occupied Units
1,431
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,800
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
$909
Median Rent
1969
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
+10.7%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35805 have increased 10.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.1% | 192 |
| 2021 | +25.4% | 241 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 286 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 293 |
| 2024 | +10.7% | 325 |
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 729 business establishments in ZIP 35805, employing approximately 20,627 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,744,528,000.
729
Businesses
20,627
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 155 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 9.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 52 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 50 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 13 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.2% |
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 35805 vs 35816 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35816 | Huntsville, AL | 15,228 | 2.2 mi |
| 35801 | Huntsville, AL | 21,509 | 3.5 mi |
| 35896 | Huntsville, AL | 636 | 3.7 mi |
| 35802 | Huntsville, AL | 21,297 | 4.4 mi |
| 35810 | Huntsville, AL | 30,617 | 6.4 mi |
| 35808 | Huntsville, AL | 1,946 | 5.7 mi |
| 35806 | Huntsville, AL | 18,951 | 5.2 mi |
| 35758 | Madison, AL | 41,875 | 7.1 mi |
| 35741 | Brownsboro, AL | 2,933 | 7.9 mi |
| 35824 | Huntsville, AL | 6,070 | 8.7 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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