35811 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 35811, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

35811 is a zip code in Madison County, Alabama, which covers Huntsville CCD and New Market, with a total population of 28,129 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 35811 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 35811.

The estimated population of people living in 35811 is 28,129, with a median age of 39.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 35811 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,129
+7.37%
-0.24%
2020
26,198
 -3.84% -
2019
27,245
 -1.49% -
2018
27,658
 -1.92% -
2017
28,198
 - -

Population of 35811 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 35811 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
67.3%
68%
 -1.03%
Black/African American
24.8%
22.1%
 +12.22%
Native
0.2%
0.8%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
4.6%
 -23.91%
Asian
1.1%
1.2%
 -8.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
3.2%
 -9.38%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 35811 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 35811 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 35811 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 35811 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.2 -2% 37.9 -5.49% 40.5 +1.25%
2020 40 -1.96% 40.1 -1.72% 40 -1.72%
2019 40.8 +1.49% 40.8 +3.03% 40.7 -0.25%
2018 40.2 +0.5% 39.6 +1.54% 40.8 0%
2017 40 - 39 - 40.8 -

The median age of the 35811 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 35811 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 1,465 -25.23% 1,679 -20.1% 1,087 1,350
10 to 19 1,792 +38.71% 1,998 -6.06% 2,260 1,829
20 to 29 1,919 8.58% 1,501 +24.64% 1,883 1,903
30 to 39 1,750 +24.45% 1,998 -3.06% 2,180 1,930
40 to 49 1,425 -11.6% 2,024 -25.62% 1,252 1,550
50 to 59 2,181 -5.33% 2,187 +11.72% 2,061 2,438
60 to 69 1,607 +14.58% 1,706 -17.14% 1,829 1,384
70+ 1,282 +11.73% 1,684 +6.25% 1,423 1,770

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 35811 zip code is $75,303.00.

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 35811.

  • Under 25
    $20,839.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,663.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,060.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,781.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 35811 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 35811, 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 35811 is currently $101,854.00.

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.

7.74% of households in 35811 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 35811 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.78%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 35811 is $40,957.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 35811 by the total population of 35811.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 35811 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 35811 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
    15.07%
  • Bachelor's degree
    39.32%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.56%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 35811 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 35811 zip over the age of 16 is 23,715.

Of those people, a total of 62.50% 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 35811 is 59.20%.

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 35811 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,112 37.90% 6.60%
20 to 24 years 2,407 63.00% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 1,379 83.70% 4.10%
30 to 34 years 2,189 80.80% 17.00%
35 to 44 years 3,362 89.20% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 3,663 81.50% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 2,197 75.20% 3.10%
60 to 64 years 2,078 61.40% 5.40%
65 to 74 years 2,555 21.20% 6.80%
75 years and over 1,773 7.20% 7.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 35811. 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 16,819 63.30% 2.60%
Black or African American 5,784 58.70% 12.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 58 91.40% 0.00%
Asian 316 80.70% 14.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 738 63.00% 3.40%
Hispanic or Latino 656 66.00% 6.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,416 63.40% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 35811 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 35811 is 14,035, with median earnings of $44,289.00.

Women in 35811 are earning approximately 63.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,035 $44,289.00
Male 7,510 $55,342.00
Female 6,525 $35,228.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 35811 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 1,434 $68,295.00
Business and Financial 768 $68,348.00
Computer and Mathematical 723 $87,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 554 $88,989.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 102 $107,976.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00
Legal 68 $125,139.00
Educational and Library 621 $49,427.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 543 $69,410.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,035 $61,952.00
Healthcare Support 284 $28,099.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $46,250.00
Law Enforcement 167 $49,358.00
Food Preparation and Serving 540 $16,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 254 $21,474.00
Personal Care and Service 574 $9,268.00
Sales 1,737 $22,868.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,694 $36,098.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 517 $37,978.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 332 $51,429.00
Production 1,003 $36,452.00
Transportation and Material Moving 492 $48,199.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 35811 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 35811.

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 847 $76,150.00 587 $62,813.00
Business and Financial 218 $89,254.00 550 $54,022.00
Computer and Mathematical 440 $78,941.00 283 $98,494.00
Architecture and Engineering 536 $88,511.00 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 63 $0.00 39 $24,276.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 15 $0.00
Legal 29 $0.00 39 $0.00
Educational and Library 310 $64,519.00 311 $31,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 405 $105,270.00 138 $11,172.00
Healthcare Practitioners 392 $250,001.00 643 $56,540.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 284 $28,099.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $48,485.00 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $63,068.00 71 $13,352.00
Food Preparation and Serving 259 $6,441.00 281 $25,394.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $18,125.00 123 $22,757.00
Personal Care and Service 185 $8,104.00 389 $11,453.00
Sales 910 $39,435.00 827 $19,279.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $35,341.00 1,472 $36,198.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 517 $37,978.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 314 $52,232.00 18 $0.00
Production 747 $37,118.00 256 $35,703.00
Transportation and Material Moving 463 $48,732.00 29 $25,982.00

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 11,011 households in 35811, with an average household size of 2.38 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 7,059 families living in the 35811 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 35811:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,333 360 1,366 3,952
Average Household Size 3.1 2.75 2.81 1.23
Total Families 5,333 360 1,366 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.54 2.69 0

Poverty

Of the 7,059 families living in 35811, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 35811:

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 12,002 housing units in 35811.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,011 91.74%
Vacant 991 8.26%

19.30% of the total 12,002 housing units in 35811 are rental units. This is approximately 2,316 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,308 are occupied by the owner - or 69.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 35811 is $878.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 35811 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
    387
  • Less than $500
    250
  • $500 to $999
    1,476
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    392
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    147
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    51
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 35811 is $196,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 35811 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    313
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    731
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,482
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,739
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,457
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,206
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    347
  • $1,000,000 or more
    33

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 35811. The chart below shows the number of properties in 35811 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    184
  • 1940 to 1949
    464
  • 1950 to 1959
    807
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,962
  • 1970 to 1979
    638
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,367
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,690
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,553
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,275
  • 2014 or later
    62

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 35811 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    484
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,437
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,609
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,481

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 35811 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 35811 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 35811.

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
    81
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    784
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,640
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,663
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,261
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,361
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,026
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    203
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    178
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    661
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    27
  • 90 or more minutes
    407

Summary

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