35811 ZIP Code — Huntsville, AL

Madison County, Alabama

ZIP code 35811 is located in Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. It covers approximately 46.87 square miles and serves a population of 28,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35811

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 $229,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,754) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 35811 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,841

population

46.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35811 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35811

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35811. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Huntsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35759 Meridianville (4.8 mi) 35810 Huntsville (5.1 mi) 35741 Brownsboro (6.6 mi) 35897 Huntsville (7.4 mi) 35893 Huntsville (7.4 mi) 35899 Huntsville (7.4 mi) 35896 Huntsville (7.4 mi) 35894 Huntsville (7.4 mi) 35801 Huntsville (7.5 mi) 35895 Huntsville (7.5 mi) 35761 New Market (8.1 mi) 35816 Huntsville (8.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,841
Population density	615 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	46.87 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	34.8136
Longitude	-86.5035
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	37.8%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.0%	7.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,841

Population

615

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$81,754

Median household income

$43,075

Per capita income

$229,500

Median home value

$941

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

9,643

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

669

Under 5

691

499

5–9

514

860

10–14

887

1,452

15–19

1,498

1,280

20–24

1,320

1,731

25–34

1,787

1,641

35–44

1,693

1,709

45–54

1,764

995

55–59

1,026

1,010

60–64

1,042

1,364

65–74

1,407

699

75–84

722

286

85+

295

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,072	17.6%
18 and over	23,769	82.4%
65 and over	4,773	16.5%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

Black or African American 25.1%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	19,701	67%
Black or African American	7,372	25.1%
Two or more races	1,297	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	570	1.9%
Asian	300	1%
Other race	100	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	71	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	38.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	27.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	25.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.0%	7.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$81,754

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 35.0%

$300k–$500k 21.4%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$229,500
Median rent / month	$941
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	20.0%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	6.6%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	16.9%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	28.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	72.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,266	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	636	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,013	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,169	28.6%
Households with children under 18	2,877	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,313	29.9%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	32.6%
Married	45.8%	44.3%
Separated	2.7%	3.3%
Widowed	4.0%	8.2%
Divorced	10.0%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.1%

HS graduate 20.9%

Some college, no degree 27.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 22.7%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	272	3.4%
Kindergarten	288	3.6%
Elementary school	2,015	25.1%
High school	1,106	13.8%
College / grad school	4,357	54.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Professional & management 17.4%

Retail trade 13.1%

Manufacturing 12.3%

Other services 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Public administration 7.2%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.7%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	22.9%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.8

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 14.7%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 31.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,523	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.8%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	29.5%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,481	95.3%
Spanish	473	1.7%
Other Indo-European	345	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.1%
Other languages	54	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,916	96.8%
Born in same state	27,432	95.1%
Born in different state	17,293	60.0%
Foreign born	484	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	925	3.2%
Not a US citizen	408	44.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,631	12.6%
French	3,628	12.6%
Arab	2,831	9.8%
English	704	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	123	0.4%
Polish	109	0.4%
Irish	93	0.3%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35811

What city is ZIP code 35811 in?

ZIP code 35811 is primarily assigned to Huntsville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35811 in?

ZIP code 35811 falls within Madison County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35811 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 35811 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 35811?

ZIP code 35811 has an estimated population of 28,841 residents, with a density of 615 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35811?

The median home value in ZIP code 35811 is $229,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35811?

The median household income in ZIP code 35811 is $81,754, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35811 in?

ZIP code 35811 observes the CST timezone.