PlainZIP

Goodwater, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35072

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

5,193
11/sq mi
$51,028
Median income
$98,200
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Goodwater pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35072 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35072 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Goodwater, Coosa County, Alabama, home to 5,193 residents across 489.9 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35072 reports a modest median household income of $51,028 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,542. Poverty here runs at 16.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $98,200 (45% below the state average), median rent at $756 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 35072 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Coosa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Goodwater, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35072.

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 35072, Goodwater, 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

5,193

Population

489.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35072?

44.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 33.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$51,028

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,542

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35072 ranks nationally

Goodwater, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,028 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,556

Total Housing Units

1,957

Occupied Units

599

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.1%
Renter 21.9%

$98,200

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 35072, employing approximately 707 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,973,000.

39

Businesses

707

Employees

$32.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 7 17.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 12.8%
Construction 5 12.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 7.7%

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 35072 vs 35082 →

ZIP 35072 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 35072 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 Code City Population Distance
35082 Hollins, AL 7 7.5 mi
36267 Millerville, AL 35 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Coosa County

35089 standard
Kellyton, AL
Pop: 2,238
35136 standard
Rockford, AL
Pop: 1,796
36026 standard
Equality, AL
Pop: 1,089
35183 standard
Weogufka, AL
Pop: 706

Related Areas

Coosa County Goodwater, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35072 in? ▼
ZIP code 35072 (Goodwater) is located in Coosa County, Alabama. Coosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coosa-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35072? ▼
ZIP code 35072 in Goodwater, AL has a population of 5,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35072? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35072 is $51,028, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35072? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35072 is $98,200, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35072? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35072 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35072? ▼
ZIP code 35072 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 707 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35072? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35072 are: Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35072? ▼
In ZIP code 35072, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% 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 35072? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35072 is 31.5 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 35072? ▼
In ZIP code 35072, approximately 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35072? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35072 is 16.1% 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.