ZIP Code 35806
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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 18,951
- Median income
- $86,768
- Median home value
- $347,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 60.6%
- Land area
- 60.3 sq mi
314/sq mi
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.6
Chicago
ZIP code 35806 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 18,951. The median household income is $86,768, which is 14% above the national average. Median home value is $347,700, 25% above the US average. 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35806 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 60.3 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 18,951 residents, producing a population density of 314 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 35806 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35806 sits at $86,768 (42% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $52,635. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $347,700 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $1,387 per month, and 45.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35806 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, 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 35806 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 35806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35806.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
250 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 84
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 81
Real estate and rental and leasing
81 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 35806, 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
18,951
Population
60.3
Area (sq mi)
314
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35806?
32.6
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
5.4%
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?
$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
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?
15,041
Total Housing Units
14,040
Occupied Units
1,001
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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