ZIP Code 35057

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Cullman · Cullman County · Alabama

Population
12,630

38/sq mi

Median income
$83,781

▲ 10% vs US

higher than 67% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$211,200

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.1%

Median age 40.8

Land area
328.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 35057 in Cullman, Alabama has a population of 12,630. The median household income is $83,781, which is 10% above the national average. Median home value is $211,200, 24% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35057 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 328.9 square miles in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama. The area is home to 12,630 residents, producing a population density of 38 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 35057 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35057 sits at $83,781 (38% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,811. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $211,200 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $903 per month, and 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35057 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cullman County, so you can benchmark 35057 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 35057

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35057.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35057, Cullman, 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

12,630

Population

328.9

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35057?

40.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$83,781

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$38,811

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,107

Total Housing Units

5,510

Occupied Units

597

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$211,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$903

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+15.6%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35057 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 151
2021 +10.1% 166
2022 +19.2% 198
2023 +1.1% 200
2024 +15.6% 232

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 203 business establishments in ZIP 35057, employing approximately 3,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $143,331,000.

203

Businesses

3,121

Employees

$143.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 49 24.1%
Retail trade 37 18.2%
Transportation and warehousing 22 10.8%
Manufacturing 16 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 16 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 7.4%
Wholesale trade 10 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.4%
Health care and social assistance 9 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 7 3.5%
Information 3 1.5%

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 35057 vs 35098 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35098 Logan, AL 1,375 4.7 mi
35179 Vinemont, AL 8,958 9.0 mi
35053 Crane Hill, AL 2,617 8.5 mi
35077 Hanceville, AL 13,142 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35057 in?
ZIP code 35057 (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 35057?
ZIP code 35057 in Cullman, AL has a population of 12,630 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35057?
The median household income in ZIP 35057 is $83,781, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35057?
The median home value in ZIP 35057 is $211,200, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35057 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35057?
ZIP code 35057 has 203 business establishments employing approximately 3,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35057 are: Construction (49), Retail trade (37), Transportation and warehousing (22). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35057?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35057 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 35057?
In ZIP code 35057, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 35057?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35057 is 25.3 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 35057?
In ZIP code 35057, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35057 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cullman, AL

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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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