What to know about ZIP 35602
ZIP code 35602 covers ZIP 35602 with a population of about 4,111.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HUNTSVILLE - DECATUR (FLOR) media market.
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ZIP Code 35602 — 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
4,111
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,175
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$184,400
-47% vs US avg
Median rent
$585
-50% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 35602
Income and economy in ZIP 35602
Median household income in ZIP 35602 is about $56,175 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.6%; unemployment rate near 1.7%; 19.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 5.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.4 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 35602
Median home value is about $184,400 — about 47% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $585 (about 50% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.3% (about 9.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 35602, a household would need roughly $51,000 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 $1,185. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($56,175). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.