ZIP Code 35466

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Gordo · Pickens County · Alabama

Population
6,075

9/sq mi

Median income
$53,083

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$132,400

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.4%

Median age 40

Land area
675.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 35466 in Gordo, Alabama has a population of 6,075. The median household income is $53,083, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $132,400, 52% below the US average. 15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35466 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 675.0 square miles in Gordo, Pickens County, Alabama. The area is home to 6,075 residents, producing a population density of 9 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 35466 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35466 sits at $53,083 (13% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,515. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $132,400 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $621 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35466 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Pickens County, so you can benchmark 35466 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 35466

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35466.

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 35466, Gordo, 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

6,075

Population

675.0

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35466?

40.0

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 19.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
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?

$53,083

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,515

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,281

Total Housing Units

1,771

Occupied Units

510

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$132,400

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$621

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 58 business establishments in ZIP 35466, employing approximately 413 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,556,000.

58

Businesses

413

Employees

$16.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 19.0%
Retail trade 11 19.0%
Other services (except public administration) 10 17.2%
Manufacturing 5 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.9%
Wholesale trade 3 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.2%

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 35466 vs 35457 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35457 Echola, AL 82 8.5 mi
35458 Elrod, AL 594 10.3 mi
35481 Reform, AL 3,668 11.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35466 in?
ZIP code 35466 (Gordo) is located in Pickens County, Alabama. Pickens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickens-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35466?
ZIP code 35466 in Gordo, AL has a population of 6,075 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35466?
The median household income in ZIP 35466 is $53,083, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35466?
The median home value in ZIP 35466 is $132,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35466?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35466 is White at 77.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35466?
ZIP code 35466 has 58 business establishments employing approximately 413 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35466?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35466 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35466?
In ZIP code 35466, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 35466?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35466 is 32.3 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 35466?
In ZIP code 35466, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35466?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35466 is 15.5% 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 Gordo, 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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