ZIP Code 35896

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Huntsville · Madison County · Alabama

Population
636

976/sq mi

Land area
0.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 35896 in Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 636.

ZIP code 35896 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.7 square miles in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. The area is home to 636 residents, producing a population density of 976 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 35896 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35896 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,424. The poverty rate stands at and the unemployment rate at 11.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35896 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.6, 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 35896 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 →

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 35896, 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

636

Population

0.7

Area (sq mi)

976

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35896?

19.6

Median Age

24.2%

Male

75.8%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 52.1%
African American 37.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$4,424

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What does housing look like?

0

Total Housing Units

0

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 35896, employing approximately 1,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,684,000.

9

Businesses

1,070

Employees

$22.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 44.4%

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 35896 vs 35816 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35816 Huntsville, AL 15,228 1.7 mi
35806 Huntsville, AL 18,951 1.8 mi
35805 Huntsville, AL 22,498 3.7 mi
35810 Huntsville, AL 30,617 4.2 mi
35757 Madison, AL 12,840 5.5 mi
35801 Huntsville, AL 21,509 5.6 mi
35808 Huntsville, AL 1,946 8.5 mi
35758 Madison, AL 41,875 5.9 mi
35749 Harvest, AL 20,575 7.4 mi
35802 Huntsville, AL 21,297 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35896 in?
ZIP code 35896 (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 35896?
ZIP code 35896 in Huntsville, AL has a population of 636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35896?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35896 is White at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35896?
ZIP code 35896 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 1,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Huntsville, AL

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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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