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Dora, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35062

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

7,944
68/sq mi
$73,393
Median income
$179,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
68
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35062 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35062 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dora, Jefferson County, Alabama, home to 7,944 residents across 116.1 square miles, a density of 68 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35062 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,393 (20% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $36,850. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $179,700 (1% above the state average), median rent at $771 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 35062 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 35062

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dora, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35062.

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 35062, Dora, 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

7,944

Population

116.1

Area (sq mi)

68

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35062?

42.1

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$73,393

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$36,850

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35062 ranks nationally

Dora, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,393 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,590

Total Housing Units

3,122

Occupied Units

468

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.3%
Renter 9.7%

$179,700

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$771

Median Rent

1984

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

-5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35062 have decreased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 139
2021 +12.7% 156
2022 +8.9% 170
2023 +13.4% 193
2024 -5.3% 183

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 84 business establishments in ZIP 35062, employing approximately 667 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,326,000.

84

Businesses

667

Employees

$23.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 17.9%
Construction 14 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 12 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.0%
Manufacturing 4 4.8%
Wholesale trade 4 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35062 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 35062 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 35062 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 35062 ranks #2 of 9 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
35148 Sumiton, AL 2,702 2.4 mi
35139 Sayre, AL 150 3.1 mi
35063 Empire, AL 3,866 6.3 mi
35073 Graysville, AL 2,382 5.7 mi
35005 Adamsville, AL 7,942 9.3 mi
35550 Cordova, AL 5,605 8.4 mi
35584 Sipsey, AL 460 7.5 mi
35117 Mount Olive, AL 5,367 8.1 mi
35036 Brookside, AL 297 8.3 mi
35130 Quinton, AL 3,233 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

35215 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 46,951
35216 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 36,408
35244 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 32,390
35226 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 31,471
35209 standard
Birmingham, AL
Pop: 29,544
35020 standard
Bessemer, AL
Pop: 27,139

Related Areas

Jefferson County Dora, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35062 in? ▼
ZIP code 35062 (Dora) is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35062? ▼
ZIP code 35062 in Dora, AL has a population of 7,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35062? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35062 is $73,393, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35062? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35062 is $179,700, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35062? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35062 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35062? ▼
ZIP code 35062 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35062? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35062 are: Retail trade (15), Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35062? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35062 decreased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 35062? ▼
In ZIP code 35062, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 35062? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35062 is 33.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35062? ▼
In ZIP code 35062, approximately 90.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35062? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35062 is 5.4% 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.