PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35810

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

30,617
410/sq mi
$51,233
Median income
$150,100
Median home value
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
410
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35810 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35810 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, with 30,617 residents across 74.6 square miles, a density of 410 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35810 reports a modest median household income of $51,233 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,060. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. Median home value sits at $150,100 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,129 a month, and owner-occupancy at 63.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 35810

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35810.

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 35810, 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

30,617

Population

74.6

Area (sq mi)

410

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35810?

37.7

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 19.4%
African American 69.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$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

How ZIP 35810 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,233 16th percentile higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 22.6%

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

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$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 35810 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 35810 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35810 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 35810 ranks #8 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 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

More ZIP Codes in Madison County

35758 standard
Madison, AL
Pop: 41,875
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
35802 standard
Huntsville, AL
Pop: 21,297

Related Areas

Madison County Huntsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35810 in? ▼
ZIP code 35810 (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 35810? ▼
ZIP code 35810 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 30,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35810? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35810 is $51,233, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35810? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35810 is $150,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35810? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35810 is African American at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35810? ▼
ZIP code 35810 has 357 business establishments employing approximately 6,004 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35810? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35810 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (49), Other services (except public administration) (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35810? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35810 increased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 35810? ▼
In ZIP code 35810, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 35810? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35810 is 21.8 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 35810? ▼
In ZIP code 35810, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35810? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35810 is 20.6% 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.