ZIP Code 35136
standardSource:
Rockford · Coosa County · Alabama
- Population
- 1,796
- Median income
- $50,114
- Median home value
- $140,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.2%
- Land area
- 561.3 sq mi
3/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 52
Chicago
ZIP code 35136 in Rockford, Alabama has a population of 1,796. The median household income is $50,114, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $140,300, 50% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 561.3 square miles in Rockford, Coosa County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,796 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 35136 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35136 sits at $50,114 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,518. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $140,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $603 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is —. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Coosa County, so you can benchmark 35136 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 35136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35136.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 35136, Rockford, 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
1,796
Population
561.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35136?
52.0
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.2%
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?
$50,114
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$31,518
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,182
Total Housing Units
785
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,300
Median Home Value
-21% vs state
$603
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 35136, employing approximately 85 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,486,000.
30
Businesses
85
Employees
$2.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 13.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 13.3% |
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 35136 vs 35183 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35183 | Weogufka, AL | 706 | 10.0 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Rockford, AL
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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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