Huntsville ZIP Code List — Madison County, AL

There are 24 unique ZIP codes in Huntsville, Alabama. Area code: 256/938.

ZIP codes

266.04

sq mi land

7.38

sq mi water

256/938

area code

Huntsville, AL ZIP code map

About Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, Alabama, is a vibrant city located in the northernmost part of the state. Best known for its pivotal role in the U.S. space program, it combines a rich historical heritage with modern innovation. The city features a mix of urban and suburban environments, providing residents and visitors alike with a range of experiences from cultural attractions to outdoor activities. Huntsville's unique character is further defined by its welcoming community spirit and a thriving economy.

Location & geography

Huntsville is perched in Madison County, surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Appalachian foothills. The city encompasses 266.04 square miles of land and is adjacent to bodies of water, with 7.38 square miles of water area contributing to its picturesque setting. It lies approximately 20 miles south of the Tennessee border and is about 100 miles northwest of Birmingham. Notable natural features include the nearby Monte Sano State Park, offering hiking and breathtaking views.

Community & economy

Huntsville's community is characterized by a diverse population that contributes to its suburban and urban blend. Known for its strong job market, key industries include aerospace, defense, and technology, with major employers like NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center. Daily life revolves around family-friendly neighborhoods, local events, and an expanding arts scene that enriches the overall quality of life for residents.

Transportation

The city is well-connected by major highways, including Interstate 565, which links Huntsville to neighboring areas and cities. The nearest airport is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), located about 15 miles away, providing both domestic and limited international flights. Public transportation options include local bus services, while freight rail lines support industrial transport in the region.

History

Huntsville has a deep-rooted history dating back to its founding in the early 19th century and was initially established as a cotton trading center. The city's role in aerospace development began after World War II, propelled by the establishment of NASA and the U.S. Army's Redstone Arsenal. Over the decades, Huntsville has evolved into a hub of space and technology innovation, regarded as a significant player in America's space exploration efforts.

Did you know?

One surprising fact about Huntsville is that it is home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, which boasts one of the largest collections of rockets and space memorabilia in the world. Additionally, the city has been recognized as one of the best places to live in the U.S. due to its robust economy and quality of life.

ZIP codes for Huntsville, AL (24)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
35801	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35802	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35803	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35804	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35805	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35806	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35807	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35808	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35809	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35810	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35811	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35812	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35813	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35814	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35815	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35816	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35824	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35893	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35894	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35895	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35896	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35897	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35898	Huntsville	Madison	View map
35899	Huntsville	Madison	View map

Demographics & statistics

211,133

Population

37.5

Median age

$70,045

Median household income

$42,053

Per capita income

$207,060

Median home value

$1,087

Median monthly rent

50.8%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

61,086

Housing units

43.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5,655

Under 5

5,640

5,774

5–9

5,758

5,501

10–14

5,487

7,165

15–19

7,146

9,604

20–24

9,578

16,402

25–34

16,358

12,209

35–44

12,177

12,011

45–54

11,978

7,152

55–59

7,132

6,979

60–64

6,961

9,566

65–74

9,540

5,470

75–84

5,455

2,220

85+

2,215

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40,562	18.9%
18 and over	170,571	81.2%
65 and over	34,466	14.9%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.1%

Black or African American 29.4%

Two or more races 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	123,925	56.1%
Black or African American	64,880	29.4%
Two or more races	11,378	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9,595	4.3%
Other race	5,426	2.5%
Asian	4,277	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,000	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	247	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$70,045

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 19.4%

$300k–$500k 26.7%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$207,060
Median rent / month	$1,087
Owner occupied	50.8%
Renter occupied	49.2%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	61.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.2%
Mobile homes	2.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	12.0%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	12.4%
1960–1969	18.1%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.0%
Electricity	71.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35,163	40.6%
Cohabiting couple	4,852	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	20,565	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	30,075	31.3%
Households with children under 18	21,972	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	25,271	25.8%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.6%	34.9%
Married	44.4%	42.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.5%
Widowed	2.1%	8.6%
Divorced	11.0%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 18.3%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 18.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	43.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2,748	4.8%
Kindergarten	2,828	5.3%
Elementary school	16,724	33.5%
High school	8,664	17.2%
College / grad school	22,194	39.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Professional & management 17.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 5.4%

Other services 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.3%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.9%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17,046	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.5%
Public insurance	32.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199,838	94.7%
Spanish	6,290	3.5%
Other Indo-European	4,220	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	705	0.4%
Other languages	1,189	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	198,240	93.7%
Born in same state	193,768	91.2%
Born in different state	113,920	49.6%
Foreign born	4,472	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	12,893	6.4%
Not a US citizen	6,106	53.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23,504	11.1%
Arab	21,511	10.2%
Italian	18,706	8.9%
English	1,760	0.8%
Polish	889	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	477	0.2%
Irish	428	0.2%
Norwegian	181	0.1%
Dutch	158	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Huntsville, AL have?

Huntsville, AL has 18 ZIP codes: 35801, 35802, 35803, 35805, 35806, 35808, 35810, 35811, 35813, 35816, 35824, 35893, 35894, 35895, 35896, 35897, 35898, 35899. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Huntsville, AL?

The primary ZIP code for Huntsville, AL is 35801. The city uses area code 256 or 938 for phone service.

What county is Huntsville, AL in?

Huntsville is located in Madison County, Alabama.

How many ZIP codes are in Huntsville, AL?

Huntsville, AL has 18 ZIP codes.

What ZIP codes cover downtown Huntsville and the historic Big Spring Park area?

Downtown Huntsville and Big Spring Park are primarily located in ZIP code 35801, which is the central business district and heart of the city's historic downtown.

Which ZIP codes serve the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) campus and the surrounding research park?

The University of Alabama in Huntsville campus and the adjacent Cummings Research Park are located in ZIP codes 35805 and 35806, which encompass the northern research and academic corridor of the city.