PlainZIP

Crane Hill, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35053

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

2,617
21/sq mi
$56,167
Median income
$264,500
Median home value
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crane Hill pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35053 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35053 covers 124.0 square miles in Crane Hill, Cullman County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,617 residents on file, a density of 21 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35053 reports a modest median household income of $56,167 (8% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $42,775. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $264,500 (49% above the state average); renters pay a median of $848 monthly, and 96.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is -. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cullman County, so you can benchmark 35053 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 35053

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crane Hill, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35053.

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 35053, Crane Hill, 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

2,617

Population

124.0

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35053?

49.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$56,167

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$42,775

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35053 ranks nationally

Crane Hill, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,167 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,446

Total Housing Units

1,276

Occupied Units

1,170

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$264,500

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$848

Median Rent

1993

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

+11.6%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35053 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 195
2021 +7.3% 209
2022 +16.6% 244
2023 +11.2% 271
2024 +11.6% 303

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 35053, employing approximately 152 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,909,000.

38

Businesses

152

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 26.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 10.5%
Retail trade 3 7.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 7.9%

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 35053 vs 35098 →

ZIP 35053 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 35053 ranks #4 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 35053 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 35053 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
35098 Logan, AL 1,375 5.2 mi
35541 Arley, AL 3,597 6.7 mi
35033 Bremen, AL 3,403 8.0 mi
35057 Cullman, AL 12,630 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cullman County

35055 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 19,427
35077 standard
Hanceville, AL
Pop: 13,142
35057 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 12,630
35058 standard
Cullman, AL
Pop: 9,936
35179 standard
Vinemont, AL
Pop: 8,958
35033 standard
Bremen, AL
Pop: 3,403

Related Areas

Cullman County Crane Hill, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35053 in? ▼
ZIP code 35053 (Crane Hill) is located in Cullman County, Alabama. Cullman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cullman-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35053? ▼
ZIP code 35053 in Crane Hill, AL has a population of 2,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35053? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35053 is $56,167, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35053? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35053 is $264,500, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35053? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35053 is White at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35053? ▼
ZIP code 35053 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 152 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35053? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35053 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35053? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35053 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 35053? ▼
In ZIP code 35053, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35053? ▼
In ZIP code 35053, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35053? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35053 is 12.4% 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.