Oneonta, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35121
Blount County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,570
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,177
- Median income Below-median income area
- $179,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oneonta pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35121 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 35121 (Oneonta, AL) rose +11.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.4 in 2023 to 205.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35121 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oneonta, Blount County, Alabama, home to 15,570 residents across 372.5 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35121 reports a modest median household income of $60,177 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,104. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,900 (2% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $711; 74.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blount County, so 35121 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 35121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oneonta, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35121.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 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 35121, Oneonta, 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
15,570
Population
372.5
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35121?
43.5
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
6.2%
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?
$60,177
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$31,104
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35121 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Oneonta, 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)
$60,177 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
6,681housing units
6,681
Total Housing Units
6,002
Occupied Units
679
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,900
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$711
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
+11.6%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35121 have increased 11.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 145 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 159 |
| 2022 | +17.3% | 187 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 184 |
| 2024 | +11.6% | 206 |
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 327 business establishments in ZIP 35121, employing approximately 3,798 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,981,000.
327
Businesses
3,798
Employees
$161.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 63 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 34 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 8.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.7% |
| Information | 9 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
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 35121 vs 35013 →
ZIP 35121 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35121
Oneonta (35121)
15,570 residents
- 35146
Springville (35146)
10,948 residents
- 35952
Altoona (35952)
7,727 residents
- 35049 3,996
Cleveland (35049)
3,996 residents
- 35133 3,907
Remlap (35133)
3,907 residents
- 35013 124
Allgood (35013)
124 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35121 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35121 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35013
Allgood (35013)
$122,917 median income
- 35146
Springville (35146)
$86,614 median income
- 35049
Cleveland (35049)
$65,644 median income
- 35121
Oneonta (35121)
$60,177 median income
- 35133
Remlap (35133)
$50,313 median income
- 35952 $48,361
Altoona (35952)
$48,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35121 ranks #4 of 6 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 35121, 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 (15,570 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 35121 in?
ZIP code 35121 (Oneonta) is located in Blount County, Alabama. Blount County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blount-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35121?
ZIP code 35121 in Oneonta, AL has a population of 15,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35121?
The median household income in ZIP 35121 is $60,177, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35121?
The median home value in ZIP 35121 is $179,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35121?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35121 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35121?
ZIP code 35121 has 327 business establishments employing approximately 3,798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35121?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35121 are: Retail trade (63), Health care and social assistance (40), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35121?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35121 increased by 11.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 35121?
In ZIP code 35121, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 35121?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35121 is 33.0 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 35121?
In ZIP code 35121, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35121?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35121 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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