Sylacauga, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35151
Talladega County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,632
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,239
- Median income Near-median income area
- $153,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sylacauga pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35151 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 35151 (Sylacauga, AL) fell -13.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.6 in 2023 to 196.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35151 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sylacauga, Talladega County, Alabama, home to 7,632 residents across 438.6 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35151 reports a modest median household income of $68,239 (12% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,242. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $153,300 (13% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $889; 86.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talladega County, so 35151 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 35151
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sylacauga, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35151.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 35151, 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
7,632
Population
438.6
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35151?
42.9
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
5.9%
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?
$68,239
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$36,242
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35151 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Sylacauga, 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)
$68,239 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
3,429housing units
3,429
Total Housing Units
2,957
Occupied Units
472
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$889
Median Rent
1989
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
-13.5%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35151 have decreased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 158 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 180 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 200 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 227 |
| 2024 | -13.5% | 196 |
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 82 business establishments in ZIP 35151, employing approximately 1,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,965,000.
82
Businesses
1,146
Employees
$64.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 18.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 14.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.7% |
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 35151 vs 35183 →
ZIP 35151 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35150
Sylacauga (35150)
18,472 residents
- 35151
Sylacauga (35151)
7,632 residents
- 35183 706
Weogufka (35183)
706 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35151 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35151 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35183
Weogufka (35183)
$69,167 median income
- 35151
Sylacauga (35151)
$68,239 median income
- 35150
Sylacauga (35150)
$45,768 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35151 ranks #2 of 3 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 35151, 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 (7,632 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 35151 in?
ZIP code 35151 (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 35151?
ZIP code 35151 in Sylacauga, AL has a population of 7,632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35151?
The median household income in ZIP 35151 is $68,239, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35151?
The median home value in ZIP 35151 is $153,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35151?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35151 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35151?
ZIP code 35151 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35151?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35151 are: Construction (15), Retail trade (15), Manufacturing (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35151?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35151 decreased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 35151?
In ZIP code 35151, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 35151?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35151 is 33.3 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 35151?
In ZIP code 35151, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35151?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35151 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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