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 Low-density area
- $68,982
- Median income Near-median income area
- $123,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,315. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.1% and unemployment is 0.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,000 (31% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $713; owner occupancy is 94.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 35006 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 35006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Adger, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35006.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35006?
38.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.3%
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?
$68,982
Median Household Income
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$29,315
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35006 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Adger, 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)
$68,982 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
1,738housing units
1,738
Total Housing Units
1,383
Occupied Units
355
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,000
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35023
Bessemer (35023)
25,436 residents
- 35111
Mc Calla (35111)
16,140 residents
- 35444 3,699
Brookwood (35444)
3,699 residents
- 35118 3,138
Mulga (35118)
3,138 residents
- 35006 3,121
Adger (35006)
3,121 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35006 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35006 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35111
Mc Calla (35111)
$86,463 median income
- 35023
Bessemer (35023)
$69,863 median income
- 35444
Brookwood (35444)
$69,207 median income
- 35006
Adger (35006)
$68,982 median income
- 35118
Mulga (35118)
$64,375 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35006, 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 (3,121 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 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.
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