ZIP Code 35824
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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama
- Population
- 6,070
- Median income
- $103,619
- Median home value
- $390,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 62.5%
- Land area
- 33.0 sq mi
184/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35824 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 6,070. The median household income is $103,619, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $390,300, 40% above the US average. 62.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.0 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 6,070 residents, producing a population density of 184 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 35824 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35824 sits at $103,619 (70% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $67,888. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $390,300 (120% above the state average) with median rent at $1,271 per month, and 55.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, 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 35824 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 35824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35824.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
36 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
22 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
15 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 35824, 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
6,070
Population
33.0
Area (sq mi)
184
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35824?
41.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
8.8%
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?
$103,619
Median Household Income
+70% vs state
$67,888
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
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?
5,043
Total Housing Units
4,588
Occupied Units
455
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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