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 Moderate-density area
- $59,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35005 (Adamsville, AL) fell -7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.3 in 2023 to 164.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,866. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $142,900 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,234; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35005 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 35005?
41.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,866
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35005 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Adamsville, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,125 Top 45% higher than 55% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,391housing units
3,391
Total Housing Units
2,981
Occupied Units
410
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35005 vs 35073 →
ZIP 35005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
19,592 residents
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
10,099 residents
- 35062
Dora (35062)
7,944 residents
- 35005
Adamsville (35005)
7,942 residents
- 35224 6,094
Birmingham (35224)
6,094 residents
- 35118 3,138
Mulga (35118)
3,138 residents
- 35073 2,382
Graysville (35073)
2,382 residents
- 35061 1,465
Dolomite (35061)
1,465 residents
- 35060 414
Docena (35060)
414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35005 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35062
Dora (35062)
$73,393 median income
- 35127
Pleasant Grove (35127)
$70,317 median income
- 35061
Dolomite (35061)
$69,432 median income
- 35118
Mulga (35118)
$64,375 median income
- 35005
Adamsville (35005)
$59,125 median income
- 35214
Birmingham (35214)
$56,383 median income
- 35073
Graysville (35073)
$54,886 median income
- 35224
Birmingham (35224)
$42,639 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35005, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,942 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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