Cleveland, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35049
Blount County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,996
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,644
- Median income Near-median income area
- $190,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cleveland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35049 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35049 covers 109.8 square miles in Cleveland, Blount County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,996 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35049 reports a modest median household income of $65,644 (8% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,469. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $190,600 (8% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $953; 77.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 35049 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 35049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleveland, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35049.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 35049, Cleveland, 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
3,996
Population
109.8
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35049?
39.5
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
4.5%
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?
$65,644
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$32,469
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35049 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Cleveland, 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)
$65,644 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
1,714housing units
1,714
Total Housing Units
1,534
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,600
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$953
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 35049, employing approximately 280 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,305,000.
52
Businesses
280
Employees
$11.3M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 42.3% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 21.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.8% |
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 35049 vs 35097 →
ZIP 35049 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35121
Oneonta (35121)
15,570 residents
- 35031
Blountsville (35031)
7,933 residents
- 35049 3,996
Cleveland (35049)
3,996 residents
- 35133 3,907
Remlap (35133)
3,907 residents
- 35172 2,986
Trafford (35172)
2,986 residents
- 35097 1,748
Locust Fork (35097)
1,748 residents
- 35013 124
Allgood (35013)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35049 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35049 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35013
Allgood (35013)
$122,917 median income
- 35049
Cleveland (35049)
$65,644 median income
- 35121
Oneonta (35121)
$60,177 median income
- 35097
Locust Fork (35097)
$58,056 median income
- 35031
Blountsville (35031)
$54,345 median income
- 35133
Remlap (35133)
$50,313 median income
- 35172 $39,844
Trafford (35172)
$39,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35049 ranks #2 of 7 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 35049, 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 (3,996 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 35049 in?
ZIP code 35049 (Cleveland) is located in Blount County, Alabama. Blount County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blount-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35049?
ZIP code 35049 in Cleveland, AL has a population of 3,996 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35049?
The median household income in ZIP 35049 is $65,644, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35049?
The median home value in ZIP 35049 is $190,600, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35049 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35049?
ZIP code 35049 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 280 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35049 are: Construction (22), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35049?
In ZIP code 35049, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 35049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35049 is 36.9 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 35049?
In ZIP code 35049, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35049 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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