ZIP Code 35053
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Crane Hill · Cullman County · Alabama
- Population
- 2,617
- Median income
- $56,167
- Median home value
- $264,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.7%
- Land area
- 124.0 sq mi
21/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35053 in Crane Hill, Alabama has a population of 2,617. The median household income is $56,167, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $264,500, 5% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35053 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 124.0 square miles in Crane Hill, Cullman County, Alabama. The area is home to 2,617 residents, producing a population density of 21 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35053 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35053 sits at $56,167 (8% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $42,775. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $264,500 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $848 per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35053 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35053
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35053.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 35053?
49.3
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$56,167
Median Household Income
-8% vs state
$42,775
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,446
Total Housing Units
1,276
Occupied Units
1,170
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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