| ZIP Code | 35801 |
|---|---|
| City | Huntsville |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Madison County |
| Area Code | 256/938 |
| Elevation | 910 ft |
| Latitude | 34.724611 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.565541 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 62.4% ▲ 61% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.6% ▼ 67% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,379 (14.6%) |
| Some College | 1,445 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 2,214 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 642 (3.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,520 (58.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,125 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $399,700 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,130/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,225 |
| Vacant Units | 925 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,225 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 925 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
ZIP code 35801 is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. With a population of 23,901, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 35801 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,125 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35801 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $399,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,130 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 35801 is primarily White (80.52%). Residents are highly educated — 62.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.0%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35801 stands at 1.6%, which is well below the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 35801 in Huntsville, AL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 23,901 residents, a median household income of $103,125, and a median home value of $399,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.