PlainZIP

Adger, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35006

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

3,121
12/sq mi
$68,982
Median income
$123,000
Median home value
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35006 covers 257.9 square miles in Adger, Jefferson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,121 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35006 reports a modest median household income of $68,982 (13% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,315. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $123,000 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $713 per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jefferson County, letting you compare 35006 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 35006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adger, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35006.

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 35006, Adger, 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

3,121

Population

257.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35006?

38.5

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 8.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$68,982

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$29,315

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35006 ranks nationally

Adger, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,982 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,738

Total Housing Units

1,383

Occupied Units

355

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$123,000

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$713

Median Rent

1977

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2022)

156

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+56%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35006 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +56% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +3.5% 115
2018 -6.9% 107
2020 – 124
2021 +13.0% 140
2022 +11.8% 156

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 35006, employing approximately 550 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,202,000.

24

Businesses

550

Employees

$45.2M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 25.0%
Construction 4 16.7%
Retail trade 4 16.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 12.5%

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 35006 vs 35023 →

ZIP 35006 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 35006 ranks #5 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 35006 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 35006 ranks #4 of 5 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
35023 Bessemer, AL 25,436 6.6 mi
35444 Brookwood, AL 3,699 8.8 mi
35111 Mc Calla, AL 16,140 11.6 mi
35118 Mulga, AL 3,138 11.2 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 Adger, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35006 in? ▼
ZIP code 35006 (Adger) 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 35006? ▼
ZIP code 35006 in Adger, AL has a population of 3,121 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35006 is $68,982, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35006 is $123,000, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35006 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35006? ▼
ZIP code 35006 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 550 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35006 are: Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35006 increased by 11.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 56%. 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 35006? ▼
In ZIP code 35006, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% 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 35006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35006 is 32.4 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 35006? ▼
In ZIP code 35006, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35006 is 6.1% 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.