PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35816

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

15,228
1,109/sq mi
$40,242
Median income
$128,900
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,109
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35816 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35816 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, home to 15,228 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 1,109 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35816 reports a modest median household income of $40,242 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,864. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.0%. The typical home here is valued at $128,900 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $915 monthly, and 24.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.7, and the average commute is -. To put 35816 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Madison County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35816

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35816.

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 35816, 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

15,228

Population

13.7

Area (sq mi)

1,109

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35816?

27.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 24.0%
African American 64.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$40,242

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$23,864

Per Capita Income

24.7%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35816 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,242 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

8,216

Total Housing Units

7,003

Occupied Units

1,213

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.1%
Renter 75.9%

$128,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$915

Median Rent

1977

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

-14.9%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35816 have decreased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.1% 169
2021 +25.1% 212
2022 +26.0% 267
2023 +14.3% 305
2024 -14.9% 260

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 527 business establishments in ZIP 35816, employing approximately 7,829 people with a combined annual payroll of $468,828,000.

527

Businesses

7,829

Employees

$468.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 19.7%
Accommodation and food services 73 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 52 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 41 7.8%
Wholesale trade 39 7.4%
Finance and insurance 35 6.6%
Construction 32 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 4.5%
Information 16 3.0%
Manufacturing 11 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

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 35816 vs 35896 →

ZIP 35816 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 35816 ranks #7 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 35816 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 35816 ranks #9 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 1.7 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 2.2 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 3.5 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 4.4 mi
35801 Huntsville, AL 21,509 4.0 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 7.6 mi
35802 Huntsville, AL 21,297 6.3 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 6.9 mi
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 7.1 mi
35741 Brownsboro, AL 2,933 8.4 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 35816 in? ▼
ZIP code 35816 (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 35816? ▼
ZIP code 35816 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 15,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35816? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35816 is $40,242, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35816? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35816 is $128,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35816? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35816 is African American at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35816? ▼
ZIP code 35816 has 527 business establishments employing approximately 7,829 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35816? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35816 are: Retail trade (104), Accommodation and food services (73), Professional, scientific, and technical services (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35816? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35816 decreased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 35816? ▼
In ZIP code 35816, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 35816? ▼
In ZIP code 35816, approximately 24.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35816? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35816 is 24.7% 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.