35801 ZIP Code — Huntsville, AL
Madison County, Alabama
ZIP code 35801 is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. It covers approximately 13.84 square miles and serves a population of 24,002 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.
About ZIP code 35801
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $367,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
The gap between median ($97,643) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
24,002
population
13.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35801 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35801
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Huntsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35895 Huntsville (1.2 mi)
35897 Huntsville (2.5 mi)
35896 Huntsville (2.5 mi)
35899 Huntsville (2.5 mi)
35893 Huntsville (2.5 mi)
35894 Huntsville (2.5 mi)
35802 Huntsville (3 mi)
35805 Huntsville (4.5 mi)
35741 Brownsboro (4.7 mi)
35816 Huntsville (5 mi)
35808 Huntsville (6 mi)
35810 Huntsville (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 24,002 |
| Population density | 1,734 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.84 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7114 |
| Longitude | -86.5493 |
| 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 | 31.3% | 38.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 27.8% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 25.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
24,002
Population
1,734
People per sq mi
40.7
Median age
$97,643
Median household income
$61,773
Per capita income
$367,300
Median home value
$1,109
Median monthly rent
67.3%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
7,855
Housing units
53.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
618
Under 5
577
518
5–9
484
486
10–14
455
562
15–19
525
797
20–24
744
2,208
25–34
2,063
1,583
35–44
1,480
1,763
45–54
1,647
802
55–59
750
893
60–64
834
1,249
65–74
1,167
632
75–84
590
297
85+
278
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,901 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 20,101 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,213 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 40.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.6%
Black or African American
9.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.7%
Asian
1.4%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,349 | 77.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,438 | 9.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,574 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 927 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 356 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 180 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.3% | 38.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.0% | 27.8% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.8% | 25.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 13.9% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
11.5%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
19.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 19.1% |
| Median income | $97,643 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
1.8%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
34.8%
$500k–$1M
21.9%
$1M+
6.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $367,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,109 |
| Owner occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter occupied | 32.7% |
| Vacant | 8.1% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 19.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.1% |
| Electricity | 58.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,488 | 43.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 495 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,274 | 22.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,064 | 29.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,206 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,183 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.8% | 24.4% |
| Married | 45.6% | 46.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 18.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
15.8%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
4.1%
Bachelor's degree
31.7%
Graduate / professional
22.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 343 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 258 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,469 | 36.3% |
| High school | 773 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,207 | 29.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.0%
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Retail trade
8.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Public administration
8.0%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Construction
4.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 61.8% |
| Service | 10.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 14.7% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
8.8%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
24.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 69.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,404 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.1% |
| No insurance | 5.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,807 | 95.0% |
| Spanish | 429 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 351 | 1.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 32 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,165 | 96.5% |
| Born in same state | 22,666 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,522 | 56.3% |
| Foreign born | 499 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 837 | 3.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 464 | 55.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,303 | 17.9% |
| Italian | 2,912 | 12.1% |
| Arab | 2,443 | 10.2% |
| English | 137 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 113 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 84 | 0.3% |
| German | 54 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 28 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 27 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35801
What city is ZIP code 35801 in?
ZIP code 35801 is primarily assigned to Huntsville, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35801 in?
ZIP code 35801 falls within Madison County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35801?
54% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35801?
The median home value in ZIP code 35801 is $367,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 35801?
ZIP code 35801 has an estimated population of 24,002 residents, with a density of 1,734 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 35801?
The median household income in ZIP code 35801 is $97,643, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 35801 in?
ZIP code 35801 observes the CST timezone.