Zip code 35756: Madison, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 35756
35756 is a small-town zip code in Madison, Alabama (Limestone County), covering 81 sq mi of land. About 24,947 people live here, or 308 per square mile. The median resident is 35.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $129,852 a year, 61% above the national median of $80,734. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $377,400, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,810 a month.
57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; engineering and science; and computer and math (tech).
How 35756 compares
- Veterans12.7%96thU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%56th of 615 in AL
- Tech workers10%96thU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%10th of 612 in AL
- Residents under 1828.6%93rdU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%58th of 616 in AL
- Median household income$129,85289thStrengthU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,9996th of 582 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$72,34689thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,39614th of 605 in AL
- 86thStrengthU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%20th of 612 in AL
- Government workers20.1%85thU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%144th of 612 in AL
- Homeownership rate82.6%84thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%231st of 605 in AL
- Diversity index64.181stU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.814th of 616 in AL
- Work from home21.2%80thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%15th of 612 in AL
- Per capita income$52,89877thU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,08725th of 614 in AL
- Median gross rent$1,81074thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,0075th of 503 in AL
- Median home value$377,40058thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,90025th of 565 in AL
- Broadband access92.3%51stU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%109th of 605 in AL
- Population24,94740thU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,76841st of 616 in AL
- 39thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%50th of 616 in AL
- 33rdU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%558th of 606 in AL
- Uninsured rate4.7%29thU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%515th of 614 in AL
- 28thU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%374th of 612 in AL
- Population density308/sq mi26thU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi148th of 616 in AL
- Median age35.423rdU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3517th of 616 in AL
- Average commute22 min23rdU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min480th of 587 in AL
- 11thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%439th of 612 in AL
- Poverty rate4.2%7thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%570th of 607 in AL
- 7thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%414th of 568 in AL
- 5thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479536th of 603 in AL
- 3rdStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%502nd of 612 in AL
- 3rdU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%589th of 616 in AL
| Measure | 35756 | Limestone | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans | 12.7% | 8.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 56th of 615 | |
| Tech workers | 10% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 10th of 612 | |
| Residents under 18 | 28.6% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 22% | 58th of 616 | |
| Median household incomeStrength | $129,852 | $83,629 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 6th of 582 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $72,346 | $50,944 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 14th of 605 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 57% | 30.2% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 20th of 612 | |
| Government workers | 20.1% | 15.7% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 144th of 612 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 82.6% | 77.6% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 231st of 605 | |
| Diversity index | 64.1 | 45.3 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 14th of 616 | |
| Work from home | 21.2% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 15th of 612 | |
| Per capita income | $52,898 | $40,982 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 25th of 614 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,810 | $970 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 5th of 503 | |
| Median home value | $377,400 | $281,000 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 25th of 565 | |
| Broadband access | 92.3% | 88% | 87.5% | 91% | 109th of 605 | |
| Population | 24,947 | 111,233 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 41st of 616 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 7.1% | 4.1% | 4% | 14.1% | 50th of 616 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5% | 7.7% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 558th of 606 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.7% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 515th of 614 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.7% | 10.3% | 9.1% | 10% | 374th of 612 | |
| Population density | 308/sq mi | 197/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 148th of 616 | |
| Median age | 35.4 | 40.8 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 517th of 616 | |
| Average commute | 22 min | 26.3 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 480th of 587 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.5% | 8.2% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 439th of 612 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.2% | 10% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 570th of 607 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 33.6% | 40.8% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 414th of 568 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.365 | 0.445 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 536th of 603 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.5% | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 502nd of 612 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 8.2% | 15.6% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 589th of 616 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White54%
- Black22%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian6%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other2%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 8,815
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 75.2%
- Married couples
- 62.6%
- Living alone
- 18.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.7%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 9,278
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Vacant
- 5%
- Median year built
- 2013
- Median rooms
- 6.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 33.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.4%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 35756 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $99,732 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,375 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,810 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $60,478 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,549 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 26.5%
- Households with broadband
- 92.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 85.7%
- No internet access
- 3.8%
- Without health insurance
- 4.7%
- Limited-English households
- 1.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Madison
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Limestone County
- Center point
- 34.6437° N, 86.8182° W
- Land area
- 81 sq mi
- Water area
- 6.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
35756 spans 2 counties
- Limestone County82% of land
- Madison County19% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Huntsville51% of zip
- Madison9% of zip
- Triana4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 35756
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35649 | Mooresville, AL | 3.3 mi | $144,000 |
| 35615 | Belle Mina, AL | 3.5 mi | — |
| 35824 | Huntsville, AL | 3.8 mi | $103,619 |
| 35758 | Madison, AL | 6.2 mi | $117,380 |
| 35671 | Tanner, AL | 7.7 mi | $86,163 |
| 35742 | Capshaw, AL · PO box | 9.1 mi | — |
| 35808 | Huntsville, AL | 9.3 mi | $142,273 |
| 35775 | Valhermoso Springs, AL | 9.4 mi | $51,409 |
| 35602 | Decatur, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 35609 | Decatur, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 35699 | Decatur, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 35757 | Madison, AL | 11 mi | $106,175 |
Zip codes like 35756 elsewhere
Questions about 35756
What city is zip code 35756?
35756 is assigned to Madison, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 35756 in?
35756 is mostly in Limestone County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 35756?
About 24,947 people live in 35756, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 35756 in?
35756 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 35756?
The median household income in 35756 is $129,852.
What zip codes are near 35756?
The closest zip codes to 35756 are 35649, 35615, 35824, 35758, 35671.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35756, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.