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Cullman, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35055

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

19,427
117/sq mi
$58,405
Median income
$218,900
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cullman pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35055 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, home to 19,427 residents across 165.9 square miles, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35055 reports a modest median household income of $58,405 (4% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,813. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $218,900 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $923 monthly, and 64.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35055, plus 6 more within Cullman County, give a clearer read than the 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 35055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cullman, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35055.

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 35055, Cullman, 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

19,427

Population

165.9

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35055?

41.2

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$58,405

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$31,813

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35055 ranks nationally

Cullman, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,405 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,611

Total Housing Units

9,562

Occupied Units

1,049

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$218,900

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$923

Median Rent

1976

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

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35055 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 149
2021 +10.7% 165
2022 +18.6% 195
2023 +4.6% 204
2024 +8.2% 221

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 889 business establishments in ZIP 35055, employing approximately 14,783 people with a combined annual payroll of $688,170,000.

889

Businesses

14,783

Employees

$688.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 196 22.1%
Health care and social assistance 128 14.4%
Finance and insurance 92 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 86 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 75 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 7.9%
Construction 44 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 4.4%
Manufacturing 38 4.3%
Wholesale trade 36 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 20 2.3%
Information 16 1.8%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 0.8%

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 35055 vs 35058 →

ZIP 35055 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 35055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35055 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 35055 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
35058 Cullman, AL 9,936 5.5 mi
35070 Garden City, AL 265 10.0 mi
35077 Hanceville, AL 13,142 10.1 mi
35019 Baileyton, AL 2,117 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cullman County

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
35083 standard
Holly Pond, AL
Pop: 3,268

Related Areas

Cullman County Cullman, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35055 in? ▼
ZIP code 35055 (Cullman) 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 35055? ▼
ZIP code 35055 in Cullman, AL has a population of 19,427 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35055 is $58,405, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35055 is $218,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35055 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35055? ▼
ZIP code 35055 has 889 business establishments employing approximately 14,783 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35055 are: Retail trade (196), Health care and social assistance (128), Finance and insurance (92). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35055? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35055 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 35055? ▼
In ZIP code 35055, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 35055? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35055 is 21.6 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 35055? ▼
In ZIP code 35055, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35055 is 19.9% 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.