Huntsville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35805
Madison County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,498
- 950/sq mi High-density area
- $35,385
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Huntsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 950
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35805 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 35805 (Huntsville, AL) rose +10.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 293.3 in 2023 to 324.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35805 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, with 22,498 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 950 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35805 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,385 (42% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,194. The poverty rate is 28.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $137,800 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $909; owner occupancy is 40.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 35805 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 35805
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$22,194
Per Capita Income
28.5%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35805 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)
$35,385 8th percentile higher than 8% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
10,953housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 35805 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35758
Madison (35758)
41,875 residents
- 35810
Huntsville (35810)
30,617 residents
- 35805
Huntsville (35805)
22,498 residents
- 35801
Huntsville (35801)
21,509 residents
- 35802
Huntsville (35802)
21,297 residents
- 35806
Huntsville (35806)
18,951 residents
- 35816 15,228
Huntsville (35816)
15,228 residents
- 35824 6,070
Huntsville (35824)
6,070 residents
- 35741 2,933
Brownsboro (35741)
2,933 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35805 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35805 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
- 35741
Brownsboro (35741)
$124,650 median income
- 35758
Madison (35758)
$117,380 median income
- 35801
Huntsville (35801)
$105,585 median income
- 35824
Huntsville (35824)
$103,619 median income
- 35806
Huntsville (35806)
$86,768 median income
- 35802
Huntsville (35802)
$76,324 median income
- 35810 $51,233
Huntsville (35810)
$51,233 median income
- 35816 $40,242
Huntsville (35816)
$40,242 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35805 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35805, 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 (22,498 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 35805 in?
ZIP code 35805 (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 35805?
ZIP code 35805 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 22,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35805?
The median household income in ZIP 35805 is $35,385, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35805?
The median home value in ZIP 35805 is $137,800, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35805?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35805 is White at 47.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35805?
ZIP code 35805 has 729 business establishments employing approximately 20,627 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35805?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35805 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (155), Retail trade (80), Health care and social assistance (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35805?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35805 increased by 10.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 35805?
In ZIP code 35805, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 35805?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35805 is 19.4 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 35805?
In ZIP code 35805, approximately 40.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35805?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35805 is 28.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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