ZIP Code 35810: Population, Income, Housing

State: AL

Total population: 32,843 Household income: $51,233 Rent: $1,129

Overview

Total population

32,843

Rent

$1,129

Year built

1969

Household income

$51,233

Per capita income

$26,060

Poverty rate

20.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.8 persons

Rent over 30% of income

49.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Alabama

County

Madison County

City

Huntsville

Total population

32,843

Adults over 25

21,713

Total households

11,661

Household size

2.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$51,233

Per capita income

$26,060

Poverty rate

20.6%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

49.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,129

Year built

1969

Households that rent

36.6%

Households that own

63.4%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.1

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

19.4%

Black

69.6%

Asian

0.5%

Two or more races

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

12,887 (94%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

826 (6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

37.5%

High school graduate or GED

27.1%

Some college or associate degree

12.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

22.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 35810 with: Madison County, AL Huntsville, AL Huntsville metro area, AL Alabama United States

ZIP 35810

Total population32,843

Rent$1,129

Year built1969

Household income$51,233

Per capita income$26,060

Poverty rate20.6%

Unemployment rateN/A

Madison County, AL

Total population405,718

Rent$1,209

Year built1992

Household income$86,499

Per capita income$48,141

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Huntsville, AL

Total population222,791

Rent$1,171

Year built1985

Household income$74,714

Per capita income$46,854

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Huntsville Metro Area, AL

Total population516,951

Rent$1,183

Year built1993

Household income$85,989

Per capita income$46,601

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rate2.6%

Alabama State

Total population5,086,768

Rent$1,007

Year built1986

Household income$63,999

Per capita income$36,087

Poverty rate15.6%

Unemployment rate3.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP35810	CountyMadison, AL	CityHuntsville, AL	Metro AreaHuntsville metro area, AL	StateAlabama	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,843	405,718	222,791	516,951	5,086,768	334,922,499
Rent	$1,129	$1,209	$1,171	$1,183	$1,007	$1,413
Year built	1969	1992	1985	1993	1986	1980
Household income	$51,233	$86,499	$74,714	$85,989	$63,999	$80,734
Per capita income	$26,060	$48,141	$46,854	$46,601	$36,087	$44,673
Poverty rate	20.6%	10.1%	12.6%	10.1%	15.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.7%	2.9%	2.6%	3.1%	4%

View the full multi-level comparison →

Summary for 35810

Rent & Income

In 35810, the typical monthly rent is $1,129 and the typical household income is $51,233. Rent here is similar to Huntsville and higher than Alabama, and household income is lower than both Huntsville and Alabama. The estimated poverty rate is 20.6%, which is higher than in both Huntsville and Alabama.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 36.6% of households. About 49.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 35810 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 35810 — Poverty

How ZIP 35810 compares in Alabama (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,129	15 / 29	from lower rent	$820 – $1,542
Household income	$51,233	24 / 29	from higher income	$29,152 – $124,516
Poverty rate	20.6%	22 / 29	from lower poverty	2.6% – 43.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Alabama with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 35810

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 35810 ranks 15th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Alabama. Statewide, values range from $820 in ZIP 35630 up to $1,542 in ZIP 35749.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 24th out of 29 ZIP Codes. Across Alabama, figures vary from $29,152 in ZIP 35401 up to $124,516 in ZIP 35226.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 35810 places 22nd out of 29 ZIP Codes. Throughout Alabama, numbers span from 2.6% in ZIP 35173 up to 43.5% in ZIP 35401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 35810 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,129 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 35810

Annual Household Income: $51,233

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 35810

Estimated Rate: 20.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 35810

In ZIP Code 35810, households that rent: 4,268 (36.6%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,268	36.6%
Owner-Occupied	7,393	63.4%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 35810

In ZIP Code 35810, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,106 (49.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,106	49.3%
Other renter households	2,162	50.7%
Total renter households	4,268	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 35810

Less than High School: 8,142 people (37.5%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,878 people (27.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,778 people (12.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,915 people (22.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 21,713

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.