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 High-density area
- $40,242
- Median income Below-median income area
- $128,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35816 (Huntsville, AL) fell -14.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.0 in 2023 to 259.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,864. The poverty rate is 24.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $128,900 (27% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $915; owner occupancy is 24.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Madison County, so 35816 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$23,864
Per Capita Income
24.7%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35816 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Huntsville, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,242 14th percentile higher than 14% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,216housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 35758
Madison (35758)
41,875 residents
- 35810
Huntsville (35810)
30,617 residents
- 35805
Huntsville (35805)
22,498 residents
- 35801
Huntsville (35801)
21,509 residents
- 35802
Huntsville (35802)
21,297 residents
- 35806
Huntsville (35806)
18,951 residents
- 35816 15,228
Huntsville (35816)
15,228 residents
- 35757 12,840
Madison (35757)
12,840 residents
- 35741 2,933
Brownsboro (35741)
2,933 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35816 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35816 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35808
Huntsville (35808)
$142,273 median income
- 35741
Brownsboro (35741)
$124,650 median income
- 35758
Madison (35758)
$117,380 median income
- 35757
Madison (35757)
$106,175 median income
- 35801
Huntsville (35801)
$105,585 median income
- 35806
Huntsville (35806)
$86,768 median income
- 35802
Huntsville (35802)
$76,324 median income
- 35810 $51,233
Huntsville (35810)
$51,233 median income
- 35816 $40,242
Huntsville (35816)
$40,242 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35816, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,228 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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