Rockford, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35136
Coosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,796
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,114
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rockford pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35136 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35136 covers 561.3 square miles in Rockford, Coosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,796 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35136 reports a modest median household income of $50,114 (18% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,518. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 3.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,300 (21% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $603; owner occupancy is 86.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Coosa County, so 35136 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 35136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockford, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$31,518
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35136 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Rockford, 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)
$50,114 34th percentile higher than 34% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,182housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35136, 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 (1,796 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 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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