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 Moderate-density area
- $51,338
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35010 (Alexander City, AL) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.7 in 2023 to 222.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,440. The poverty rate is 22.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $149,100 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $731; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tallapoosa County, so 35010 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 35010
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alexander City, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35010.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35010?
42.5
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
3.0%
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?
$51,338
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$30,440
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35010 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Alexander City, 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)
$51,338 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
10,752housing units
10,752
Total Housing Units
8,346
Occupied Units
2,406
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,100
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35010
Alexander City (35010)
20,816 residents
- 36861 3,264
Jacksons Gap (36861)
3,264 residents
- 35089 2,238
Kellyton (35089)
2,238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35010 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36861
Jacksons Gap (36861)
$65,577 median income
- 35089
Kellyton (35089)
$56,213 median income
- 35010
Alexander City (35010)
$51,338 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35010, 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 (20,816 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 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.
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