Zip code 35808: Huntsville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35808?

35808 is assigned to Huntsville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 35808 in?

35808 is in Madison County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35808?

About 1,153 people live in 35808, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35808?

The median household income in 35808 is $142,273.

Q: What zip codes are near 35808?

The closest zip codes to 35808 are 35805, 35824, 35802, 35775, 35899.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyCentral Time

Population

1,153

Median household income

$142K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,654/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

59 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 35808

35808 is a rural zip code in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County), covering 59 sq mi of land. About 1,153 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 34.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $142,273 a year, 76% above the national median of $80,734. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 3% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,654 a month.

54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.6 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in business and finance; sales; and cleaning and personal care.

How 35808 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans31.4%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%3rd of 615 in AL
Government workers25.1%
95th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%61st of 612 in AL
Median household income$142,273
93rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,9995th of 582 in AL
Broadband access96.4%
88th
StrengthU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%36th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$58,275
83rd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,08714th of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher53.7%
83rd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%28th of 612 in AL
Poverty rate16.1%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%289th of 607 in AL
Median gross rent$1,654
64th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,0079th of 503 in AL
Diversity index55.9
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.879th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$48,750
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396136th of 605 in AL
Self-employed workers9.3%
50th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%287th of 612 in AL
Tech workers2.8%
48th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%128th of 612 in AL
Work from home11.2%
42nd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%96th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents6.3%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%62nd of 616 in AL
Unemployment rate3.5%
24th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%355th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.394
17th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479461st of 603 in AL
Median age34.2
16th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3542nd of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy2.7%
8th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%582nd of 606 in AL
Residents under 1814.4%
7th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%527th of 616 in AL
Average commute16.6 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min568th of 587 in AL
Population density20/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi489th of 616 in AL
Population1,153
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768497th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate2.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%601st of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%605th of 614 in AL
Rent-burdened renters14%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%520th of 568 in AL
Residents 65 and older5.5%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%596th of 616 in AL
Healthcare workers3.7%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%530th of 612 in AL

Measure	35808	Madison	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Veterans	31.4%	10.8%	7.7%	6.2%	99th	3rd of 615
Government workers	25.1%	18.3%	16.6%	14.5%	95th	61st of 612
Median household incomeStrength	$142,273	$86,499	$63,999	$80,734	93rd	5th of 582
Broadband accessStrength	96.4%	92.3%	87.5%	91%	88th	36th of 605
Per capita incomeStrength	$58,275	$48,141	$36,087	$44,673	83rd	14th of 614
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	53.7%	46.4%	28.4%	35.7%	83rd	28th of 612
Poverty rate	16.1%	10.1%	15.6%	12.5%	73rd	289th of 607
Median gross rent	$1,654	$1,209	$1,007	$1,413	64th	9th of 503
Diversity index	55.9	55.7	52.8	61.4	63rd	79th of 616
Median earnings per worker	$48,750	$51,800	$43,396	$49,666	52nd	136th of 605
Self-employed workers	9.3%	7.5%	9.1%	10%	50th	287th of 612
Tech workers	2.8%	8.3%	2.7%	3.8%	48th	128th of 612
Work from home	11.2%	15.1%	8.8%	15.1%	42nd	96th of 612
Foreign-born residents	6.3%	6%	4%	14.1%	35th	62nd of 616
Unemployment rate	3.5%	3.6%	4.7%	5.2%	24th	355th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.394	0.464	0.479	0.483	17th	461st of 603
Median age	34.2	38.2	39.3	38.9	16th	542nd of 616
Housing vacancy	2.7%	7.6%	14.5%	10.1%	8th	582nd of 606
Residents under 18	14.4%	21.6%	22.2%	22%	7th	527th of 616
Average commuteStrength	16.6 min	22.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	3rd	568th of 587
Population density	20/sq mi	506/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	489th of 616
Population	1,153	405,718	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	497th of 616
Homeownership rateWeakness	2.5%	68.3%	70.2%	65.2%	1st	601st of 605
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7.7%	9.2%	8.4%	1st	605th of 614
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	14%	44.2%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	520th of 568
Residents 65 and older	5.5%	15.7%	17.8%	17.2%	1st	596th of 616
Healthcare workers	3.7%	8.7%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	530th of 612

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

Under 5

14%

5–17

20%

18–24

17%

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

16%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.2

Under 18

14.4%

65 and over

5.5%

Race and ethnicity

White63%
Black17%
Hispanic11%
Asian4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

55.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

11.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

88%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 360
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 66.1%
Married couples: 57.8%
Living alone: 28.3%
Veterans (of adults): 31.4%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

29%

$150–200k

17%

$200k+

27%

Median household income

35808

$142,273

Madison Co.

$86,499

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$58,275

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

43.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.394

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35808

—

Madison Co.

$299,200

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35808

$1,654

Madison Co.

$1,209

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

17%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 370
Owner-occupied: 2.5%
Vacant: 2.7%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 14%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.1%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

60%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

10%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

24%

10–19

48%

20–29

12%

30–44

11%

45–59

60+

Average commute

16.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

79.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Business and finance

18%

Sales

17%

Cleaning and personal care

15%

Management

13%

Transportation and moving

10%

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Food service

Healthcare

Production

Computer and math

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

0.9%

Education

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

19%

Public administration

14%

Professional and technical services

13%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Education

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$48,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35808	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$103,352	$74,888
Service	$9,781	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,167	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,029	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

16%

Some college

16%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

33%

High school graduate or higher: 97.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 33.4%
Households with broadband: 96.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 92.8%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 2.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Huntsville
State: Alabama
County: Madison County
Center point: 34.6329° N, 86.6558° W
Land area: 59 sq mi
Water area: 4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Redstone Arsenal (unincorporated)37% of zip
Huntsville10% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 35808

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35805	Huntsville, AL	5.5 mi	20,856	$35,385	$137,800
35824	Huntsville, AL	5.5 mi	9,645	$103,619	$390,300
35802	Huntsville, AL	6.5 mi	23,858	$76,324	$334,100
35775	Valhermoso Springs, AL	6.8 mi	385	$51,409	$106,100
35899	Huntsville, AL · PO box	7 mi	—	—	—
35816	Huntsville, AL	7.4 mi	15,939	$40,242	$128,900
35758	Madison, AL	7.5 mi	50,266	$117,380	$370,300
35804	Huntsville, AL · PO box	7.7 mi	—	—	—
35893	Huntsville, AL · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
35895	Huntsville, AL · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
35801	Huntsville, AL	8.2 mi	23,357	$105,585	$422,300
35896	Huntsville, AL	8.3 mi	603	—	—

Questions about 35808

What city is zip code 35808?

35808 is assigned to Huntsville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 35808 in?

35808 is in Madison County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35808?

About 1,153 people live in 35808, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35808 in?

35808 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35808?

The median household income in 35808 is $142,273.

What zip codes are near 35808?

The closest zip codes to 35808 are 35805, 35824, 35802, 35775, 35899.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35808, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.