Zip code 35816: Huntsville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 35816?

35816 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 35816 in?

35816 is in Madison County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 35816?

About 15,939 people live in 35816, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 35816?

The median household income in 35816 is $40,242.

Q: What zip codes are near 35816?

The closest zip codes to 35816 are 35899, 35896, 35805, 35804, 35893.

Residential delivery areaMadison CountyCentral Time

Population

15,939

Median household income

$40K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$129K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$915/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.1 sq mi

3,148 people/sq mi

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

About 35816

35816 is an urban zip code in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County), covering 5.1 sq mi of land. About 15,939 people live here, or 3,148 per square mile. The median resident is 27.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $40,242 a year, about 50% of the national median of $80,734. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $128,900, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 24% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $915 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.8 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; healthcare; and transportation and moving goods.

How 35816 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate24.7%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%118th of 607 in AL
Uninsured rate17.5%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%34th of 614 in AL
Unemployment rate8%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%123rd of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy14.8%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%318th of 606 in AL
Healthcare workers11.4%
75th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%192nd of 612 in AL
Population density3,148/sq mi
68th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi15th of 616 in AL
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%84th of 612 in AL
Diversity index55.9
63rd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.880th of 616 in AL
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%316th of 615 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.444
58th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479293rd of 603 in AL
Rent-burdened renters51.4%
53rd
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%214th of 568 in AL
Government workers12%
36th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%454th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher25.1%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%159th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents5.4%
31st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%80th of 616 in AL
Population15,939
24th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768106th of 616 in AL
Residents under 1818.6%
22nd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%448th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$915
15th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007215th of 503 in AL
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%443rd of 612 in AL
Broadband access84.8%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%310th of 605 in AL
Residents 65 and older9.8%
8th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%581st of 616 in AL
Work from home4.7%
7th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%344th of 612 in AL
Per capita income$23,864
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087517th of 614 in AL
Median home value$128,900
6th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900380th of 565 in AL
Median earnings per worker$33,620
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396494th of 605 in AL
Median household income$40,242
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999503rd of 582 in AL
Homeownership rate24.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%597th of 605 in AL
Average commute16.8 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min567th of 587 in AL
Median age27.7
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3591st of 616 in AL

Measure	35816	Madison	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	24.7%	10.1%	15.6%	12.5%	92nd	118th of 607
Uninsured rateWeakness	17.5%	7.7%	9.2%	8.4%	92nd	34th of 614
Unemployment rateWeakness	8%	3.6%	4.7%	5.2%	87th	123rd of 612
Housing vacancy	14.8%	7.6%	14.5%	10.1%	86th	318th of 606
Healthcare workers	11.4%	8.7%	9.9%	9.7%	75th	192nd of 612
Population density	3,148/sq mi	506/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	68th	15th of 616
Tech workers	3.7%	8.3%	2.7%	3.8%	64th	84th of 612
Diversity index	55.9	55.7	52.8	61.4	63rd	80th of 616
Veterans	6.6%	10.8%	7.7%	6.2%	61st	316th of 615
Income inequality (Gini)	0.444	0.464	0.479	0.483	58th	293rd of 603
Rent-burdened renters	51.4%	44.2%	48.8%	51.1%	53rd	214th of 568
Government workers	12%	18.3%	16.6%	14.5%	36th	454th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.1%	46.4%	28.4%	35.7%	34th	159th of 612
Foreign-born residents	5.4%	6%	4%	14.1%	31st	80th of 616
Population	15,939	405,718	5,086,768	334,922,499	24th	106th of 616
Residents under 18	18.6%	21.6%	22.2%	22%	22nd	448th of 616
Median gross rent	$915	$1,209	$1,007	$1,413	15th	215th of 503
Self-employed workers	6.4%	7.5%	9.1%	10%	13th	443rd of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	84.8%	92.3%	87.5%	91%	12th	310th of 605
Residents 65 and older	9.8%	15.7%	17.8%	17.2%	8th	581st of 616
Work from home	4.7%	15.1%	8.8%	15.1%	7th	344th of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,864	$48,141	$36,087	$44,673	6th	517th of 614
Median home value	$128,900	$299,200	$209,900	$332,700	6th	380th of 565
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,620	$51,800	$43,396	$49,666	6th	494th of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$40,242	$86,499	$63,999	$80,734	3rd	503rd of 582
Homeownership rateWeakness	24.1%	68.3%	70.2%	65.2%	3rd	597th of 605
Average commuteStrength	16.8 min	22.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	3rd	567th of 587
Median age	27.7	38.2	39.3	38.9	2nd	591st 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

Under 5

13%

5–17

23%

18–24

20%

25–34

10%

35–44

11%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.7

Under 18

18.6%

65 and over

9.8%

Race and ethnicity

White21%
Black62%
Hispanic9%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

55.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

62.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 7,003
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 40.9%
Married couples: 14.7%
Living alone: 46.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

35816

$40,242

Madison Co.

$86,499

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,864

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.444

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

35816

$128,900

Madison Co.

$299,200

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

35816

$915

Madison Co.

$1,209

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

35%

2–4 units

26%

5–19 units

28%

20+ units

10%

Mobile home

0.9%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 8,216
Owner-occupied: 24.1%
Vacant: 14.8%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.9%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

0.3%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

49%

20–29

23%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

0.9%

Average commute

16.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

12%

Healthcare

11%

Transportation and moving

11%

Production

11%

Office and admin

Education

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Sales

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

11%

Education

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Construction

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Information

0.7%

Median earnings per worker

$33,620

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	35816	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,026	$74,888
Service	$17,778	$26,804
Sales and office	$17,404	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,578	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,814	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

30%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

18%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 84.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 64.4%
No internet access: 8.5%
Without health insurance: 17.5%
Limited-English households: 1.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Huntsville
State: Alabama
County: Madison County
Center point: 34.7383° N, 86.6318° W
Land area: 5.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Huntsville100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 35816

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
35899	Huntsville, AL · PO box	0.8 mi	—	—	—
35896	Huntsville, AL	1.5 mi	603	—	—
35805	Huntsville, AL	2.2 mi	20,856	$35,385	$137,800
35804	Huntsville, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
35893	Huntsville, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
35895	Huntsville, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
35806	Huntsville, AL	3.5 mi	29,161	$86,768	$347,700
35801	Huntsville, AL	3.9 mi	23,357	$105,585	$422,300
35810	Huntsville, AL	4.8 mi	32,843	$51,233	$150,100
35762	Normal, AL · PO box	4.9 mi	—	—	—
35802	Huntsville, AL	6.1 mi	23,858	$76,324	$334,100
35807	Huntsville, AL · PO box	6.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 35816

What city is zip code 35816?

35816 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 35816 in?

35816 is in Madison County, Alabama.

What is the population of 35816?

About 15,939 people live in 35816, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 35816 in?

35816 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 35816?

The median household income in 35816 is $40,242.

What zip codes are near 35816?

The closest zip codes to 35816 are 35899, 35896, 35805, 35804, 35893.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35816, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.