PlainZIP

Huntsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35824

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

6,070
184/sq mi
$103,619
Median income
$390,300
Median home value
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Huntsville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
184
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35824 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, home to 6,070 residents across 33.0 square miles, a density of 184 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35824 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,619 (70% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $67,888. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $390,300 (120% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,271 monthly, and 55.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Madison County, letting you compare 35824 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Huntsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35824.

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 35824, 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

6,070

Population

33.0

Area (sq mi)

184

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 35824?

41.4

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 28.0%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$103,619

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$67,888

Per Capita Income

10.6%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35824 ranks nationally

Huntsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,619 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,043

Total Housing Units

4,588

Occupied Units

455

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$390,300

Median Home Value

+120% vs state

$1,271

Median Rent

2006

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35824 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.1% 144
2021 +15.9% 167
2022 +28.6% 215
2023 +1.9% 219
2024 +4.0% 227

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 182 business establishments in ZIP 35824, employing approximately 9,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $850,990,000.

182

Businesses

9,450

Employees

$851.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 19.8%
Transportation and warehousing 32 17.6%
Wholesale trade 22 12.1%
Manufacturing 15 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 6.6%
Retail trade 11 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 5.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 3.3%
Construction 5 2.8%

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 35824 vs 35756 →

ZIP 35824 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 35824 ranks #6 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 35824 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 35824 ranks #6 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
35756 Madison, AL 9,016 3.6 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 4.8 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 5.5 mi
35615 Belle Mina, AL 68 7.0 mi
35649 Mooresville, AL 68 7.0 mi
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 9.6 mi
35775 Valhermoso Springs, AL 636 7.4 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 9.1 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 8.7 mi
35896 Huntsville, AL 636 9.4 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 35824 in? ▼
ZIP code 35824 (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 35824? ▼
ZIP code 35824 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 6,070 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35824 is $103,619, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35824 is $390,300, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35824 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35824? ▼
ZIP code 35824 has 182 business establishments employing approximately 9,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35824 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (36), Transportation and warehousing (32), Wholesale trade (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35824 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 35824? ▼
In ZIP code 35824, 76.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% 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 35824? ▼
In ZIP code 35824, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35824 is 10.6% 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.