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35816

Huntsville, AL

Total Population
15,569
Median Household Income
$36,885
Median Home Value
$107,100
Median Rent
$832

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$36,885
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$107,100
100.1% above state median
Rent
$832
100% above state median
Median Age
27.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Huntsville, AL

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 27.4 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 10.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 25.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$36,885
-50.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-58,981,345
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.11 people

Total Households
6,834
Family Households
19.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
34.6%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
25.8%
#3 Industry
Finance
19.0%
Total Employed Residents:4,473

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.2%
157 workers
Public Transit
0.6%
40 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,134
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.5%
7,557 employed
Labor Force
8,439
882 unemployed
Median Age
27.4 years
Per Capita Income
$21,995
Poverty Rate
25.7%

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