| ZIP Code | 35761 |
|---|---|
| City | New Market |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 256 |
| Elevation | 964 ft |
| Latitude | 34.911819 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.404827 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.8 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 39.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 2,121 (24.8%) |
| Some College | 1,619 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 1,466 (17.2%) |
| Bachelors | 567 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,775 (32.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,321 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $215,300 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $975/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,522 |
| Vacant Units | 327 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,522 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 327 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 35761 is located in New Market, Alabama, within Madison County. With a population of 14,124, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 35761 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,321 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35761 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $215,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $975 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 35761 is primarily White (75.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35761 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 35761 in New Market, AL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,124 residents, a median household income of $82,321, and a median home value of $215,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.