ZIP Code 35136

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Rockford · Coosa County · Alabama

Population
1,796

3/sq mi

Median income
$50,114

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$140,300

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 52

Land area
561.3 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35136?

52.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 11.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
35183 Weogufka, AL 706 10.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35136 in?
ZIP code 35136 (Rockford) 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 35136?
ZIP code 35136 in Rockford, AL has a population of 1,796 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35136?
The median household income in ZIP 35136 is $50,114, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35136?
The median home value in ZIP 35136 is $140,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35136 is White at 86.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35136?
ZIP code 35136 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 85 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35136 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (4), Real estate and rental and leasing (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35136?
In ZIP code 35136, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35136?
In ZIP code 35136, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35136 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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