ZIP 35806 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Huntsville city, AL (35806)

Median Income

$79,338

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+906

Wealth inflow

Population

28,443

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 906 for ZIP 35806 (Huntsville city, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.6%-30% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.0%-83% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.4%-45% vs US avg

1,118

Establishments

38,882

Employees

~35 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction2.7%
Manufacturing14.1%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade9.0%
Transportation, utilities1.4%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.4%
Professional, scientific, management24.5%
Education, health care, social18.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.3%
Other services2.9%
Public administration10.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 35806 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 17.9%, median income rose 8.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.2%.

Median Income

$79,338

+6% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate