What to know about ZIP 35612
ZIP code 35612 covers ZIP 35612 with a population of about 4,648.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HUNTSVILLE - DECATUR (FLOR) media market.
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ZIP Code 35612 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
4,648
Density
N/A
Median income
$47,411
-37% vs US avg
Home value
$148,200
-57% vs US avg
Median rent
$499
-57% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35612
Income and economy in ZIP 35612
Median household income in ZIP 35612 is about $47,411 — about 37% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 20.0%; unemployment rate near 4.6%; 23.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Construction; about 9.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 35612
Median home value is about $148,200 — about 57% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $499 (about 57% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 66.5% (about 1.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35612, a household would need roughly $41,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $952. That sits below the local median household income ($47,411), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.