Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 54.6% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,632 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 49,027 (18.2%) |
| Some College | 27,355 (10.1%) |
| Associates | 41,530 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 22,336 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 126,964 (47.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,766 ▲ 18% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,180 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,247/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 183,663 |
| Vacant Units | 12,553 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Madison County is located in Alabama and encompasses 38 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 425,043 residents. With a median age of 38.6, it is a middle-aged county.
Madison County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,765 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.7% is near the national average.
Housing in Madison County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $270,180 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,247. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Madison County are majority White (62.37%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Madison County, AL is a middle-income area in Alabama. The 38 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35741 | Brownsboro | 4,292 | $93,750 | $293,700 | $1,308 | 1.4% | 69.3% |
| 35748 | Gurley | 7,311 | $118,365 | $330,600 | $743 | 2.3% | 54.7% |
| 35749 | Harvest | 29,297 | $106,866 | $270,300 | $1,294 | 2.7% | 49.4% |
| 35750 | Hazel Green | 13,563 | $78,622 | $186,200 | $1,079 | 5.6% | 39.8% |
| 35801 | Huntsville | 23,901 | $103,125 | $399,700 | $1,130 | 1.6% | 62.4% |
| 35802 | Huntsville | 23,304 | $72,195 | $319,900 | $1,051 | 4.4% | 58.3% |
| 35803 | Huntsville | 29,283 | $95,182 | $259,100 | $1,221 | 2.5% | 62.3% |
| 35805 | Huntsville | 21,006 | $31,247 | $108,200 | $800 | 7.5% | 26.9% |
| 35806 | Huntsville | 28,443 | $79,338 | $318,800 | $1,287 | 2.6% | 67.4% |
| 35808 | Huntsville | 1,116 | $121,364 | — | $1,690 | 4.3% | 61.8% |
| 35810 | Huntsville | 32,705 | $46,963 | $126,100 | $1,097 | 5.5% | 36.9% |
| 35811 | Huntsville | 29,748 | $92,361 | $249,900 | $1,048 | 5.7% | 47.7% |
| 35816 | Huntsville | 15,172 | $38,947 | $114,100 | $875 | 9.6% | 37.7% |
| 35824 | Huntsville | 9,690 | $93,066 | $378,000 | $1,268 | 2.1% | 68.5% |
| 35756 | Madison | 23,552 | $134,900 | $350,600 | $1,710 | 2.5% | 67.0% |
| 35757 | Madison | 18,250 | $105,517 | $298,800 | $1,435 | 3.1% | 61.9% |
| 35758 | Madison | 48,929 | $115,780 | $336,700 | $1,375 | 2.8% | 71.1% |
| 35759 | Meridianville | 12,435 | $98,374 | $272,200 | $1,242 | 4.4% | 51.0% |
| 35760 | New Hope | 4,908 | $66,346 | $164,500 | $790 | 7.8% | 35.7% |
| 35761 | New Market | 14,124 | $82,321 | $215,300 | $975 | 2.4% | 39.1% |
| 35763 | Owens Cross Roads | 19,505 | $125,356 | $368,300 | $2,455 | 2.6% | 67.4% |
| 35773 | Toney | 13,977 | $68,548 | $199,000 | $1,141 | 3.6% | 38.0% |