PlainZIP

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
$35,385
Median income
$137,800
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,194. Local economic indicators show a 28.5% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $137,800 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $909 a month; 40.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. 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 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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35805?

33.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

16.6%

Foreign-Born

White 47.3%
African American 27.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%

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

How ZIP 35805 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,385 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

Owner 40.6%
Renter 59.4%

$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 35805 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 35805 ranks #3 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 35805 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 35805 ranks #null 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
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

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
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.