PlainZIP

Alexander City, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35010

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

20,816
37/sq mi
$51,338
Median income
$149,100
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alexander City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
25th pct
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35010 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alexander City, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, with 20,816 residents across 564.1 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35010 reports a modest median household income of $51,338 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,440. Poverty here runs at 22.4%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $149,100 (16% below the state average); renters pay a median of $731 monthly, and 70.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 35010 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Tallapoosa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexander City, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35010.

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 35010, Alexander City, 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

20,816

Population

564.1

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35010?

42.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 28.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$51,338

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,440

Per Capita Income

22.4%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35010 ranks nationally

Alexander City, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,338 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

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

What does housing look like?

10,752

Total Housing Units

8,346

Occupied Units

2,406

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$149,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$731

Median Rent

1984

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

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35010 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 154
2021 +10.0% 169
2022 +11.1% 188
2023 +9.8% 207
2024 +7.5% 222

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 509 business establishments in ZIP 35010, employing approximately 7,956 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,892,000.

509

Businesses

7,956

Employees

$315.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 90 17.7%
Health care and social assistance 65 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 55 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 53 10.4%
Finance and insurance 39 7.7%
Construction 36 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.9%
Manufacturing 22 4.3%
Wholesale trade 13 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.4%
Information 11 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 35010 vs 36861 →

ZIP 35010 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 35010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35010 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 35010 ranks #3 of 3 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
36861 Jacksons Gap, AL 3,264 6.4 mi
35089 Kellyton, AL 2,238 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tallapoosa County

36853 standard
Dadeville, AL
Pop: 8,269
36861 standard
Jacksons Gap, AL
Pop: 3,264
36850 standard
Camp Hill, AL
Pop: 2,630
36256 standard
Daviston, AL
Pop: 1,570

Related Areas

Tallapoosa County Alexander City, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35010 in? ▼
ZIP code 35010 (Alexander City) is located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Tallapoosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tallapoosa-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35010? ▼
ZIP code 35010 in Alexander City, AL has a population of 20,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35010? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35010 is $51,338, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35010? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35010 is $149,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35010? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35010 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35010? ▼
ZIP code 35010 has 509 business establishments employing approximately 7,956 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35010? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35010 are: Retail trade (90), Health care and social assistance (65), Accommodation and food services (55). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35010? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35010 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 35010? ▼
In ZIP code 35010, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% 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 35010? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35010 is 20.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35010? ▼
In ZIP code 35010, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35010? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35010 is 22.4% 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.