ZIP Code 35816
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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 15,228
- Median income
- $40,242
- Median home value
- $128,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 13.7 sq mi
1,109/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 27.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35816 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 15,228. The median household income is $40,242, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $128,900, 54% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35816 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.7 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,228 residents, producing a population density of 1,109 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 35816 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35816 sits at $40,242 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,864. The poverty rate stands at 24.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $128,900 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 24.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35816 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.7, 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 35816 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 35816
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35816.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 41
Health care and social assistance
41 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 35816, 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
15,228
Population
13.7
Area (sq mi)
1,109
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35816?
27.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
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?
$40,242
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$23,864
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
8,216
Total Housing Units
7,003
Occupied Units
1,213
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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