35808 ZIP Code — Huntsville, AL

Madison County, Alabama

ZIP code 35808 is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. It covers approximately 58.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,112 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35808

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 97%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $124,028.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% 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 39% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 35808 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a strong veteran community.

1,112

population

58.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35808 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35808

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35808. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huntsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35805 Huntsville (2 mi) 35898 Huntsville (3.7 mi) 35816 Huntsville (4.3 mi) 35899 Huntsville (4.9 mi) 35894 Huntsville (4.9 mi) 35893 Huntsville (4.9 mi) 35897 Huntsville (4.9 mi) 35896 Huntsville (4.9 mi) 35802 Huntsville (5.2 mi) 35895 Huntsville (5.2 mi) 35758 Madison (5.6 mi) 35806 Huntsville (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,112
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	58.73 sq mi
Water area	3.96 sq mi
Latitude	34.6825
Longitude	-86.6495
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	17.3%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	11.3%	7.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,112

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$124,028

Median household income

$55,693

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,677

Median monthly rent

3.4%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

52.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

126

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	17.7%
18 and over	915	82.3%
65 and over	85	7.6%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65%

Two or more races 14%

Hispanic or Latino 8.3%

Black or African American 7.6%

Asian 3.3%

Other race 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	789	65%
Two or more races	170	14%
Hispanic or Latino	101	8.3%
Black or African American	92	7.6%
Asian	40	3.3%
Other race	21	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	17.3%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.9%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	11.3%	7.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 5.7%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 28.8%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 24.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	5.7%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	28.8%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	24.9%
Median income	$124,028

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$300k–$500k 69.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,677
Owner occupied	3.4%
Renter occupied	96.6%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	57.0%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	5.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	27.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	19.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.8%
Electricity	44.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	60.5%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	87	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	58	15.1%
Households with children under 18	71	18.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	16.6%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	33.3%
Married	53.8%	54.9%
Separated	1.9%	3.9%
Widowed	0.0%	2.2%
Divorced	6.8%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.1%

Graduate / professional 28.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.4%
Bachelor's or higher	52.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.6%
Kindergarten	5	2.2%
Elementary school	106	46.1%
High school	33	14.3%
College / grad school	80	34.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 21.5%

Professional & management 16.0%

Retail trade 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Construction 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.4%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.9%
Government	37.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.9%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.5

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 47.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.3%
Retirement income	42.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.1%
High blood pressure	17.4%
High cholesterol	15.8%
Diabetes	3.4%
Heart disease	1.5%
Stroke	0.8%
Asthma	8.1%
Arthritis	9.1%
Kidney disease	1.0%
Pulmonary disease	2.3%
Cancer	1.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.0%
Binge drinking	24.5%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	5.2%
No health insurance	15.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	66.3%
Cholesterol screening	81.9%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	38.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	17.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.1%
Public insurance	29.1%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,067	96.0%
Spanish	45	4.2%
Other Indo-European	36	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,059	95.2%
Born in same state	981	88.2%
Born in different state	189	17.0%
Foreign born	78	7.0%
Naturalized citizen	53	4.8%
Not a US citizen	44	83.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	141	12.7%
Italian	101	9.1%
French	97	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	25	2.2%
English	11	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35808

What city is ZIP code 35808 in?

ZIP code 35808 is primarily assigned to Huntsville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35808 in?

ZIP code 35808 falls within Madison County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35808 mostly rentals?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 35808 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 35808 have a large veteran population?

39% of civilians in ZIP code 35808 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35808?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35808?

The median household income in ZIP code 35808 is $124,028, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35808 in?

ZIP code 35808 observes the CST timezone.