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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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Huntsville, AL 35816

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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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