ZIP Code 35501
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Jasper · Walker County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,424
- Median income
- $54,726
- Median home value
- $141,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.3%
- Land area
- 129.3 sq mi
81/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35501 in Jasper, Alabama has a population of 10,424. The median household income is $54,726, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $141,500, 49% below the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35501 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.3 square miles in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,424 residents, producing a population density of 81 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 35501 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35501 sits at $54,726 (10% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,619. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $141,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $779 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35501 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Walker County, so you can benchmark 35501 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 35501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
58 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35501, Jasper, 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
10,424
Population
129.3
Area (sq mi)
81
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35501?
33.4
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$54,726
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$30,619
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
4,719
Total Housing Units
3,773
Occupied Units
946
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state
$779
Median Rent
1974
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
228
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+128%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35501 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 150 |
| 2021 | +5.3% | 158 |
| 2022 | +21.2% | 191 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 202 |
| 2024 | +13.2% | 228 |
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 592 business establishments in ZIP 35501, employing approximately 8,317 people with a combined annual payroll of $354,718,000.
592
Businesses
8,317
Employees
$354.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 135 | 22.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 18.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 61 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 10.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 21 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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