PlainZIP

Adamsville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35005

Jefferson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,942
89/sq mi
$59,125
Median income
$142,900
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Adamsville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
89
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35005 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Adamsville, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 7,942 residents across 88.9 square miles, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35005 reports a modest median household income of $59,125 (3% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,866. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $142,900 (19% below the state average), median rent at $1,234 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35005 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 35005

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adamsville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35005.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35005, Adamsville, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,942

Population

88.9

Area (sq mi)

89

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35005?

41.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 36.6%
African American 55.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 6.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,125

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$29,866

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35005 ranks nationally

Adamsville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,125 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,391

Total Housing Units

2,981

Occupied Units

410

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$142,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,234

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35005 have decreased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.2% 117
2021 +12.0% 131
2022 +23.6% 162
2023 +10.1% 178
2024 -7.7% 165

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 35005, employing approximately 427 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,309,000.

61

Businesses

427

Employees

$14.3M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 12 19.7%
Retail trade 9 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 8 13.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 11.5%
Finance and insurance 6 9.8%
Construction 5 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 5 8.2%
Manufacturing 4 6.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35005 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35005 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35073 Graysville, AL 2,382 4.2 mi
35060 Docena, AL 414 4.0 mi
35118 Mulga, AL 3,138 5.0 mi
35214 Birmingham, AL 19,592 6.4 mi
35127 Pleasant Grove, AL 10,099 7.3 mi
35036 Brookside, AL 297 5.8 mi
35224 Birmingham, AL 6,094 6.2 mi
35139 Sayre, AL 150 8.2 mi
35062 Dora, AL 7,944 9.3 mi
35061 Dolomite, AL 1,465 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35244 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 32,390
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139

Related Areas

Jefferson County Adamsville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35005 in? ▼
ZIP code 35005 (Adamsville) is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35005? ▼
ZIP code 35005 in Adamsville, AL has a population of 7,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35005? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35005 is $59,125, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35005? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35005 is $142,900, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35005? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35005 is African American at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35005? ▼
ZIP code 35005 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35005? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35005 are: Other services (except public administration) (12), Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35005? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35005 decreased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35005? ▼
In ZIP code 35005, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35005? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35005 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35005? ▼
In ZIP code 35005, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35005? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35005 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.