35741 ZIP Code — Brownsboro, AL

Madison County, Alabama

ZIP code 35741 is located in Brownsboro, Alabama, within Madison County. It covers approximately 24.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,206 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 35741

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $282,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($88,979) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35741 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,206

population

24.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brownsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35801 Huntsville (4.7 mi) 35748 Gurley (4.8 mi) 35895 Huntsville (5.7 mi) 35802 Huntsville (6.4 mi) 35763 Owens Cross Roads (6.4 mi) 35811 Huntsville (6.6 mi) 35899 Huntsville (6.7 mi) 35894 Huntsville (6.7 mi) 35896 Huntsville (6.7 mi) 35893 Huntsville (6.7 mi) 35897 Huntsville (6.7 mi) 35810 Huntsville (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,206
Population density	171 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	24.53 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	34.7221
Longitude	-86.4681
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	34.2%	7.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,206

Population

171

People per sq mi

52.3

Median age

$88,979

Median household income

$70,781

Per capita income

$282,200

Median home value

$1,090

Median monthly rent

79.1%

Home ownership

6.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,609

Housing units

63.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

192

15–19

206

20–24

160

25–34

171

259

35–44

279

474

45–54

509

129

55–59

138

143

60–64

153

268

65–74

287

207

75–84

223

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	542	12.9%
18 and over	3,664	87.1%
65 and over	1,002	23.8%
Median age	52.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Black or African American 4.5%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Other race 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,792	88.2%
Black or African American	195	4.5%
Two or more races	125	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	94	2.2%
Other race	94	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.2%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	34.2%	7.9%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 9.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 27.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	9.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	6.4%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	27.6%
Median income	$88,979

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 44.6%

$300k–$500k 17.0%

$500k–$1M 14.4%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$282,200
Median rent / month	$1,090
Owner occupied	79.1%
Renter occupied	20.9%
Vacant	1.6%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.3%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.2%
2010–2019	12.5%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	28.8%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	0.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	14.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.4%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	86.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,254	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	57	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	196	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	486	24.4%
Households with children under 18	360	18.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	815	40.9%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	14.3%
Married	66.7%	60.2%
Separated	1.6%	4.9%
Widowed	1.7%	16.2%
Divorced	6.9%	4.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 13.6%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 45.5%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	63.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	152	19.1%
High school	419	52.8%
College / grad school	223	28.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.9%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Professional & management 14.8%

Construction 12.5%

Retail trade 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	68.1%
Service	7.7%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.9%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 6.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	42.3%
Supplemental Security	0.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.8%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	11.8%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	8.4%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	73.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	7.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	468	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	21.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,149	98.6%
Spanish	26	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,000	95.1%
Born in same state	3,980	94.6%
Born in different state	2,141	50.9%
Foreign born	20	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	206	4.9%
Not a US citizen	113	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	807	19.2%
Italian	480	11.4%
English	93	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	89	2.1%
German	41	1%
Polish	39	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	96.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35741

What city is ZIP code 35741 in?

ZIP code 35741 is primarily assigned to Brownsboro, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35741 in?

ZIP code 35741 falls within Madison County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35741?

64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 35741 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 35741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35741 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 35741 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 35741?

ZIP code 35741 has an estimated population of 4,206 residents, with a density of 171 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35741 in?

ZIP code 35741 observes the CST timezone.