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Redstone Arsenal, AL
Census-designated place in Madison County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 35808.
Population
858
Land area
21.8sq mi
People per sq mi
39
ZIP codes
1
Redstone Arsenal and its ZIP codes
Redstone Arsenal at a glance
- Redstone Arsenal is 61% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $140,114, about 2.2 times the Alabama median of $63,999.
- Median rent is $1,641 a month.
Local data for Redstone Arsenal, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Redstone Arsenal, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$140,114
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median rent
$1,641/mo
Homeownership
2.6%
Bachelor's or higher
62.5%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
12.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Irish Americans (84), Peruvian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Redstone Arsenal.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$79,511
235,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.91B
FY 2026, $38,405 per person
PPP loans
$2.11M
15 loans, 165 jobs reported
How people get to work
Redstone Arsenal, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 12.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Redstone Arsenal, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
2,233
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,053
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
54.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Redstone Arsenal, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Redstone Arsenal
1 in or overlapping Redstone Arsenal. Population shown
Cities near Redstone Arsenal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HuntsvilleCity | 5.2 mi | 225.2 |
| MadisonCity | 6.4 mi | 30.6 |
| TrianaCity | 7.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Owens Cross RoadsCity | 13 mi | 7.9 |
| MooresvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HarvestCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.3 |
| MeridianvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.6 |
| Moores MillCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13.6 |
| SomervilleTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| GurleyTown | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| New HopeCity | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| PricevilleCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Cherokee RidgeTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| AthensCity | 18 mi | 41.8 |
| Paint RockTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Hazel GreenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Redstone Arsenal, AL in?
- Redstone Arsenal is in Madison County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Redstone Arsenal, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Redstone Arsenal include 35808.
- What is the population of Redstone Arsenal, AL?
- About 858 people live in Redstone Arsenal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Redstone Arsenal?
- Nearby places include Huntsville (5.2 mi), Madison (6.4 mi), Triana (7.1 mi), Owens Cross Roads (13 mi), Mooresville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023