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Cropwell, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35054

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

4,101
61/sq mi
$77,929
Median income
$347,700
Median home value
24.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cropwell pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35054 covers 67.7 square miles in Cropwell, St. Clair County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,101 residents on file, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35054 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,929 (28% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,285. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. Housing costs here run $347,700 for a typical home value (96% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,064 a month; 89.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is -. To put 35054 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Clair 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 35054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cropwell, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35054.

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 35054, Cropwell, 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

4,101

Population

67.7

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35054?

49.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$77,929

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$32,285

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 35054 ranks nationally

Cropwell, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,929 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,900

Total Housing Units

1,638

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.4%
Renter 10.6%

$347,700

Median Home Value

+96% vs state

$1,064

Median Rent

1995

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35054 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 159
2021 +4.9% 167
2022 +11.0% 186
2023 +23.6% 229
2024 +16.2% 266

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 64 business establishments in ZIP 35054, employing approximately 315 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,495,000.

64

Businesses

315

Employees

$11.5M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 14 21.9%
Retail trade 9 14.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 14.1%
Construction 5 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 7.8%
Wholesale trade 4 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.3%
Information 3 4.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.7%

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 35054 vs 35128 →

ZIP 35054 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 35054 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 35054 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 35054 ranks #2 of 6 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
35128 Pell City, AL 10,197 2.8 mi
35125 Pell City, AL 10,456 8.3 mi
35178 Vincent, AL 3,378 7.4 mi
35052 Cook Springs, AL 277 7.3 mi
35014 Alpine, AL 4,546 10.9 mi
35135 Riverside, AL 1,812 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

35120 standard
Odenville, AL
Pop: 13,842
35146 standard
Springville, AL
Pop: 10,948
35125 standard
Pell City, AL
Pop: 10,456
35004 standard
Moody, AL
Pop: 10,427
35128 standard
Pell City, AL
Pop: 10,197
35953 standard
Ashville, AL
Pop: 7,319

Related Areas

St. Clair County Cropwell, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35054 in? ▼
ZIP code 35054 (Cropwell) is located in St. Clair County, Alabama. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35054? ▼
ZIP code 35054 in Cropwell, AL has a population of 4,101 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35054 is $77,929, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35054 is $347,700, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35054 is White at 95.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35054? ▼
ZIP code 35054 has 64 business establishments employing approximately 315 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35054? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35054 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (9), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35054 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 35054? ▼
In ZIP code 35054, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 35054? ▼
In ZIP code 35054, approximately 89.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35054 is 11.1% 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.