ZIP Code 35057
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Cullman · Cullman County · Alabama
- Population
- 12,630
- Median income
- $83,781
- Median home value
- $211,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 328.9 sq mi
38/sq mi
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.8
Chicago
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.
- Construction
Construction
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
22 establishments
- Manufacturing 16
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 16
Other services (except public administration)
16 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35057?
40.8
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.7%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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.
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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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