35806 ZIP Code — Huntsville, AL
Madison County, Alabama
ZIP code 35806 is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. It covers approximately 25.45 square miles and serves a population of 27,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.
About ZIP code 35806
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $286,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $75,637.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
27,549
population
25.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
35806 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 35806
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35806. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Huntsville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
35816 Huntsville (3.6 mi)
35757 Madison (4.3 mi)
35758 Madison (4.5 mi)
35749 Harvest (4.9 mi)
35805 Huntsville (5 mi)
35808 Huntsville (5.8 mi)
35899 Huntsville (6.2 mi)
35897 Huntsville (6.2 mi)
35896 Huntsville (6.2 mi)
35894 Huntsville (6.2 mi)
35893 Huntsville (6.2 mi)
35810 Huntsville (6.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,549 |
| Population density | 1,082 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 25.45 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7592 |
| Longitude | -86.6896 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 256 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.9% | 38.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 27.8% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 25.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
27,549
Population
1,082
People per sq mi
32.0
Median age
$75,637
Median household income
$47,388
Per capita income
$286,600
Median home value
$1,178
Median monthly rent
49.4%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
1.7%
Unemployment
7,309
Housing units
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
587
Under 5
534
659
5–9
599
844
10–14
768
933
15–19
848
1,904
20–24
1,730
2,980
25–34
2,709
1,620
35–44
1,472
1,769
45–54
1,608
953
55–59
867
635
60–64
578
960
65–74
873
492
75–84
447
94
85+
86
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,864 | 17.7% |
| 18 and over | 22,685 | 82.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,952 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 32.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.1%
Black or African American
27.4%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,755 | 59.1% |
| Black or African American | 7,754 | 27.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,550 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 892 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 780 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 334 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 242 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.9% | 38.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.4% | 27.8% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.4% | 25.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 7.9% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
9.9%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
17.0%
$75k–$100k
14.6%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $75,637 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k–$300k
29.7%
$300k–$500k
35.9%
$500k–$1M
9.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,178 |
| Owner occupied | 49.4% |
| Renter occupied | 50.6% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 46.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 25.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.9% |
| Electricity | 75.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,092 | 38.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 502 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,553 | 26.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,056 | 30.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,982 | 22.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,004 | 15.2% |
| Average household size | 2.04 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.4% | 44.0% |
| Married | 45.3% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
11.4%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
34.0%
Graduate / professional
24.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 58.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 251 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 148 | 1.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,392 | 28.8% |
| High school | 1,066 | 12.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,439 | 53.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
24.9%
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Retail trade
11.8%
Public administration
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
2.2%
Construction
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Information
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.9% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.0% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 2.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 4.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
7.7%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
26.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.7% |
| Retirement income | 17.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% |
| High blood pressure | 33.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.7% |
| Visited dentist | 65.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,406 | 10.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.5% |
| Public insurance | 21.3% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,428 | 95.9% |
| Spanish | 570 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 136 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 258 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,486 | 92.5% |
| Born in same state | 24,807 | 90.0% |
| Born in different state | 12,352 | 44.8% |
| Foreign born | 679 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,063 | 7.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,062 | 51.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,930 | 10.6% |
| French | 2,898 | 10.5% |
| Arab | 2,279 | 8.3% |
| English | 287 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 226 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 79 | 0.3% |
| German | 37 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.9% |
| Internet access | 98.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35806
What city is ZIP code 35806 in?
ZIP code 35806 is primarily assigned to Huntsville, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35806 in?
ZIP code 35806 falls within Madison County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35806?
59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 35806 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 35806 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 35806?
ZIP code 35806 has an estimated population of 27,549 residents, with a density of 1,083 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35806?
The median home value in ZIP code 35806 is $286,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 35806 in?
ZIP code 35806 observes the CST timezone.