ZIP Code 35808

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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama

Population
1,946

13/sq mi

Median income
$142,273

▲ 86% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
53.7%

Median age 34.2

Land area
149.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 35808 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 1,946. The median household income is $142,273, which is 86% above the national average. 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35808 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 149.7 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,946 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 35808 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35808 sits at $142,273 (134% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $58,275. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,654 per month, and 2.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35808 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35808 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 35808

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35808.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35808, 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

1,946

Population

149.7

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35808?

34.2

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 17.2%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$142,273

Median Household Income

+134% vs state

$58,275

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

370

Total Housing Units

360

Occupied Units

10

Vacant Units

3.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 2.5%
Renter 97.5%

$1,654

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 35808, employing approximately 2,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $267,323,000.

61

Businesses

2,913

Employees

$267.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 45.9%
Finance and insurance 5 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.6%
Manufacturing 3 4.9%
Wholesale trade 3 4.9%
Information 3 4.9%

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 35808 vs 35824 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35824 Huntsville, AL 6,070 5.5 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 5.7 mi
35775 Valhermoso Springs, AL 636 6.2 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 8.5 mi
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 7.6 mi
35802 Huntsville, AL 21,297 6.2 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 9.2 mi
35754 Laceys Spring, AL 5,362 8.2 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 7.6 mi
35801 Huntsville, AL 21,509 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35808 in?
ZIP code 35808 (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 35808?
ZIP code 35808 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 1,946 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35808?
The median household income in ZIP 35808 is $142,273, which is 86% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35808?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35808 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35808?
ZIP code 35808 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 2,913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35808?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35808 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (28), Finance and insurance (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35808?
In ZIP code 35808, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35808?
In ZIP code 35808, approximately 2.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 97.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35808?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35808 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Huntsville, AL

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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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