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Sylacauga, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35150

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

18,472
113/sq mi
$45,768
Median income
$132,100
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35150 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35150 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama, home to 18,472 residents across 163.2 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35150 reports a modest median household income of $45,768 (25% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $24,621. The poverty rate stands at 24.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. The typical home here is valued at $132,100 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $756 monthly, and 60.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 35150 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Talladega 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 35150

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sylacauga, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35150.

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 35150, Sylacauga, 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

18,472

Population

163.2

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35150?

39.3

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 33.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$45,768

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$24,621

Per Capita Income

24.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35150 ranks nationally

Sylacauga, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,768 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,330

Total Housing Units

7,431

Occupied Units

899

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$132,100

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1977

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

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

185

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+85%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35150 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +85% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 136
2021 +10.5% 151
2022 +9.2% 164
2023 +13.9% 187
2024 -1.3% 185

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 413 business establishments in ZIP 35150, employing approximately 7,380 people with a combined annual payroll of $316,862,000.

413

Businesses

7,380

Employees

$316.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 23.5%
Health care and social assistance 57 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 55 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 45 10.9%
Finance and insurance 32 7.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.3%
Manufacturing 21 5.1%
Construction 20 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.4%
Wholesale trade 13 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.2%
Information 8 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.2%
Educational services 3 0.7%

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 35150 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 35150 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 35150 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 35150 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35149 Sycamore, AL 630 5.1 mi
35082 Hollins, AL 7 5.2 mi
35032 Bon Air, AL 66 7.8 mi
35044 Childersburg, AL 7,713 8.8 mi
35151 Sylacauga, AL 7,632 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Talladega County

35160 standard
Talladega, AL
Pop: 26,822
35096 standard
Lincoln, AL
Pop: 7,815
35044 standard
Childersburg, AL
Pop: 7,713
35151 standard
Sylacauga, AL
Pop: 7,632
36268 standard
Munford, AL
Pop: 5,432
35014 standard
Alpine, AL
Pop: 4,546

Related Areas

Talladega County Sylacauga, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35150 in? ▼
ZIP code 35150 (Sylacauga) is located in Talladega County, Alabama. Talladega County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talladega-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35150? ▼
ZIP code 35150 in Sylacauga, AL has a population of 18,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35150? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35150 is $45,768, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35150? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35150 is $132,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35150? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35150 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35150? ▼
ZIP code 35150 has 413 business establishments employing approximately 7,380 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35150? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35150 are: Retail trade (97), Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35150? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35150 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 85%. 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 35150? ▼
In ZIP code 35150, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 35150? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35150 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35150? ▼
In ZIP code 35150, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35150? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35150 is 24.0% 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.