PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35806

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

18,951
314/sq mi
$86,768
Median income
$347,700
Median home value
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
314
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35806 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35806 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, home to 18,951 residents across 60.3 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35806 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,768 (42% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $52,635. Local economic indicators show a 9.1% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $347,700 for a typical home value (96% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,387 a month; 45.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35806, plus 6 more within Madison County, give a clearer read than the 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 35806

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35806.

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 35806, 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

18,951

Population

60.3

Area (sq mi)

314

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35806?

32.6

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.1%
African American 31.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$86,768

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$52,635

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35806 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,768 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,041

Total Housing Units

14,040

Occupied Units

1,001

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.8%
Renter 54.2%

$347,700

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$1,387

Median Rent

2006

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35806 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 152
2021 +15.2% 174
2022 +16.8% 204
2023 +5.6% 215
2024 +7.6% 232

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 1,118 business establishments in ZIP 35806, employing approximately 38,882 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,257,541,000.

1,118

Businesses

38,882

Employees

$3.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 250 22.4%
Retail trade 183 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 127 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 84 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 81 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 63 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 59 5.3%
Wholesale trade 51 4.6%
Construction 49 4.4%
Finance and insurance 48 4.3%
Manufacturing 37 3.3%
Information 31 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 1.3%
Educational services 13 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%

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 35806 vs 35896 →

ZIP 35806 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 35806 ranks #6 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 35806 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 35806 ranks #6 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
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 1.8 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 3.5 mi
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 3.7 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 4.9 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 5.1 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 5.2 mi
35749 Harvest, AL 20,575 5.7 mi
35773 Toney, AL 13,018 9.1 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 9.2 mi
35801 Huntsville, AL 21,509 7.5 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
35805 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 22,498
35801 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 21,509

Related Areas

Madison County Huntsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35806 in? ▼
ZIP code 35806 (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 35806? ▼
ZIP code 35806 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 18,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35806? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35806 is $86,768, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35806? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35806 is $347,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35806? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35806 is White at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35806? ▼
ZIP code 35806 has 1,118 business establishments employing approximately 38,882 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35806? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35806 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (250), Retail trade (183), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35806? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35806 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 35806? ▼
In ZIP code 35806, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.6% 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 35806? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35806 is 18.7 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 35806? ▼
In ZIP code 35806, approximately 45.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35806? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35806 is 9.1% 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.