What to know about ZIP 35762
ZIP code 35762 covers ZIP 35762 with a population of about 3,915.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HUNTSVILLE - DECATUR (FLOR) media market.
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ZIP Code 35762 — 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
3,915
Density
N/A
Median income
$38,376
-49% vs US avg
Home value
$105,500
-70% vs US avg
Median rent
$761
-35% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35762
Income and economy in ZIP 35762
Median household income in ZIP 35762 is about $38,376 — about 49% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 27.3%; unemployment rate near 14.5%; 13.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Administrative support, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 6.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.3 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 35762
Median home value is about $105,500 — about 70% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $761 (about 35% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.9% (about 10.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35762, a household would need roughly $29,000 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 $678. That sits below the local median household income ($38,376), 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.