US ZIP Code
35896

Huntsville, AL

Madison County  ·  Alabama

● Active
👥 532 Population ↓ 24% since 2019
🎂 19.7 Median Age
📊 12.4% Unemployment
▲ 154% above avg ↓ 25% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code35896
CityHuntsville
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyMadison County
Area Code256/938
Elevation632 ft
Latitude34.75297
Longitude-86.651594
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS01089
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 24.8% (132) Female 75.2% (400) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 40.8%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 45.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8.7%Race
White40.8%
Hispanic4.5%
Black45.1%
Asian0.9%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

18–24
100%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.7 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 154% above avg
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
34%
Walked
38%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
83%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
5%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 35896 is in Huntsville, AL, in Madison County.
ZIP code 35896 is located in Alabama (AL).
ZIP code 35896 is in Madison County, AL.
ZIP 35896 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 35896 is 532 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 35896

ZIP code 35896 is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. With a population of 532, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.7 years.

The population of 35896 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 45.1%.

The unemployment rate in 35896 stands at 12.4%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 35896 in Huntsville, AL is characterized as a young community.