Huntsville, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 35801 serves a portion of Huntsville, Alabama, within Madison County. This community is home to approximately 21,196 residents, with a median age of 28.9 years. The median household income of $45,498 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $272,988 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 49% owner-occupied and 51% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Huntsville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 88 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 31% and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, 35801 reflects the economic character of Madison County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,196 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 19,964 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $45,498 | ↓ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $272,988 | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 88 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ↑ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.4% | ↑ 79% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 31% | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 28.9 yrs | ↓ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 9,538 | — |