ZIP Code 35810
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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 30,617
- Median income
- $51,233
- Median home value
- $150,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.6%
- Land area
- 74.6 sq mi
410/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35810 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 30,617. The median household income is $51,233, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $150,100, 46% below the US average. 22.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35810 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.6 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 30,617 residents, producing a population density of 410 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 35810 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35810 sits at $51,233 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,060. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $150,100 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,129 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35810 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Madison County, so you can benchmark 35810 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 35810
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35810.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Construction 28
Construction
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 25
Accommodation and food services
25 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 35810, 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
30,617
Population
74.6
Area (sq mi)
410
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35810?
37.7
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
5.9%
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?
$51,233
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$26,060
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
13,126
Total Housing Units
11,661
Occupied Units
1,465
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state
$1,129
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35810 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +23.6% | 198 |
| 2022 | +19.5% | 236 |
| 2023 | +11.5% | 264 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 270 |
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 357 business establishments in ZIP 35810, employing approximately 6,004 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,815,000.
357
Businesses
6,004
Employees
$311.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 78 | 21.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 12.6% |
| Construction | 28 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.8% |
| Information | 15 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 35810 vs 35816 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35816 | Huntsville, AL | 15,228 | 4.4 mi |
| 35896 | Huntsville, AL | 636 | 4.2 mi |
| 35811 | Huntsville, AL | 25,955 | 5.8 mi |
| 35805 | Huntsville, AL | 22,498 | 6.4 mi |
| 35806 | Huntsville, AL | 18,951 | 5.1 mi |
| 35759 | Meridianville, AL | 6,406 | 5.5 mi |
| 35801 | Huntsville, AL | 21,509 | 5.9 mi |
| 35757 | Madison, AL | 12,840 | 7.9 mi |
| 35750 | Hazel Green, AL | 12,783 | 10.4 mi |
| 35749 | Harvest, AL | 20,575 | 8.4 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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