Cullman, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35057
Cullman County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,630
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,781
- Median income Above-median income area
- $211,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cullman pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35057 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35057 (Cullman, AL) rose +15.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.2 in 2023 to 231.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35057 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama, home to 12,630 residents across 328.9 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35057 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,781 (38% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,811. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 2.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $211,200 (19% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $903.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cullman County, so 35057 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 35057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cullman, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$38,811
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35057 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Cullman, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,781 Top 14% higher than 86% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,107housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35057 vs 35098 →
ZIP 35057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35077
Hanceville (35077)
13,142 residents
- 35057
Cullman (35057)
12,630 residents
- 35179
Vinemont (35179)
8,958 residents
- 35053 2,617
Crane Hill (35053)
2,617 residents
- 35098 1,375
Logan (35098)
1,375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35057 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35057 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35057
Cullman (35057)
$83,781 median income
- 35098
Logan (35098)
$80,517 median income
- 35179
Vinemont (35179)
$72,956 median income
- 35053
Crane Hill (35053)
$56,167 median income
- 35077
Hanceville (35077)
$48,276 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35057 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35057, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,630 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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