35810 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35810, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35810 is a zip code in Madison County, Alabama, which covers Huntsville, with a total population of 31,735 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 35810 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35810.

The estimated population of people living in 35810 is 31,735, with a median age of 37.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35810 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,735
+4.93%
+6.68%
2020
30,243
+3.31%
-
2019
29,274
 -0.78% -
2018
29,503
 -0.83% -
2017
29,749
 - -

Population of 35810 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35810 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
19.4%
16.6%
 +16.87%
Black/African American
70.4%
73.5%
 -4.22%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
6.2%
6.2%
 0.00%
Asian
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.3%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35810 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 35810 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35810 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35810 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.2 +1.92% 34.5 +2.99% 39.1 +0.26%
2020 36.5 -1.88% 33.5 +6.69% 39 -4.18%
2019 37.2 -1.33% 31.4 -8.99% 40.7 +2.26%
2018 37.7 +1.07% 34.5 -1.99% 39.8 +1.53%
2017 37.3 - 35.2 - 39.2 -

The median age of the 35810 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 35810 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,651 +40.22% 1,601 +24.67% 2,367 1,945
10 to 19 2,536 -8.41% 2,235 +4.64% 2,311 2,336
20 to 29 2,097 -1.69% 2,374 +4.06% 2,035 2,439
30 to 39 1,447 +9.67% 1,949 +7.05% 1,566 2,074
40 to 49 1,909 -20.33% 1,728 -11.33% 1,529 1,503
50 to 59 1,565 -21.92% 2,003 +17.86% 1,241 2,371
60 to 69 1,580 +23.78% 1,958 +17.86% 1,975 2,312
70+ 1,212 +37.79% 1,904 +8.02% 1,678 2,053

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35810 zip code is $40,395.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 35810.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,559.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,658.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,691.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35810 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 35810, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 35810 is currently $54,111.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.16% of households in 35810 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 35810 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.98%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.44%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.80%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.98%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35810 is $21,980.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35810 by the total population of 35810.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35810 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35810 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    10.73%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.77%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35810 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35810 zip over the age of 16 is 24,689.

Of those people, a total of 57.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 35810 is 52.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 35810 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,913 38.40% 22.90%
20 to 24 years 2,016 80.90% 14.40%
25 to 29 years 2,458 77.30% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 1,676 80.70% 8.60%
35 to 44 years 3,600 84.30% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 3,186 75.40% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 1,822 69.50% 5.00%
60 to 64 years 2,164 49.00% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 3,607 18.10% 2.30%
75 years and over 2,247 4.30% 18.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35810. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,178 51.80% 5.60%
Black or African American 17,157 58.90% 8.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 51 64.70% 0.00%
Asian 315 48.90% 6.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 40.00% 0.00%
Other 373 72.90% 5.90%
Two or more races 610 61.60% 14.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,368 64.50% 4.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,356 50.60% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35810 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 35810 is 12,950, with median earnings of $30,104.00.

Women in 35810 are earning approximately 79.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,950 $30,104.00
Male 6,195 $32,252.00
Female 6,755 $25,714.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35810 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 764 $47,857.00
Business and Financial 337 $65,332.00
Computer and Mathematical 426 $57,113.00
Architecture and Engineering 318 $49,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 62 $88,828.00
Community and Social Service 275 $39,306.00
Legal 18 $39,167.00
Educational and Library 530 $34,643.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 229 $17,454.00
Healthcare Practitioners 399 $45,625.00
Healthcare Support 533 $14,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 218 $42,716.00
Law Enforcement 78 $66,731.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,210 $16,118.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 802 $28,576.00
Personal Care and Service 401 $6,045.00
Sales 1,316 $17,388.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,600 $31,921.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 628 $33,072.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 224 $59,444.00
Production 1,338 $30,899.00
Transportation and Material Moving 347 $35,708.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35810 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 35810.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 392 $54,844.00 372 $37,823.00
Business and Financial 101 $49,129.00 236 $65,918.00
Computer and Mathematical 269 $67,806.00 157 $53,821.00
Architecture and Engineering 291 $48,535.00 27 $98,224.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 48 $0.00
Community and Social Service 111 $52,232.00 164 $23,214.00
Legal 3 $0.00 15 $40,250.00
Educational and Library 119 $57,978.00 411 $22,201.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 154 $16,667.00 75 $40,545.00
Healthcare Practitioners 51 $110,139.00 348 $45,417.00
Healthcare Support 38 $0.00 495 $16,213.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $41,250.00 43 $43,594.00
Law Enforcement 78 $66,731.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 634 $16,864.00 576 $15,645.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 418 $28,291.00 384 $30,391.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $6,579.00 307 $5,464.00
Sales 473 $20,717.00 843 $16,775.00
Office and Administrative Support 322 $43,108.00 1,278 $30,956.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 628 $33,072.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 169 $49,938.00 55 $73,603.00
Production 872 $36,767.00 466 $25,343.00
Transportation and Material Moving 264 $34,773.00 83 $44,327.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,067 households in 35810, with an average household size of 2.58 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,835 families living in the 35810 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 35810:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,955 848 3,032 4,232
Average Household Size 3.37 3.14 3.4 1.15
Total Families 3,955 848 3,032 0
Average Household Size 3.33 2.82 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 7,835 families living in 35810, 16.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35810:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,194 housing units in 35810.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,067 91.46%
Vacant 1,127 8.54%

29.64% of the total 13,194 housing units in 35810 are rental units. This is approximately 3,911 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,870 are occupied by the owner - or 59.65% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35810 is $942.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35810 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    286
  • Less than $500
    281
  • $500 to $999
    2,019
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,440
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    80
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    91

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35810 is $91,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35810 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    617
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,935
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,615
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,099
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    308
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    270
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    13
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35810. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35810 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    152
  • 1940 to 1949
    228
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,357
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,253
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,448
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,301
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,164
  • 2000 to 2009
    894
  • 2010 to 2013
    375
  • 2014 or later
    22

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 35810 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    643
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,854
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,761
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,809

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35810 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35810 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35810.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    160
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,024
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,473
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,386
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,132
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    844
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,186
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    156
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    101
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    321
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    94
  • 90 or more minutes
    154

Summary

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