Jasper, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35501
Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,424
- 81/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,726
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jasper pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 81
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35501 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 35501 (Jasper, AL) rose +13.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.6 in 2023 to 228.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, home to 10,424 residents across 129.3 square miles, a density of 81 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35501 reports a modest median household income of $54,726 (10% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,619. The poverty rate is 21.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,500 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $779; owner occupancy is 65.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walker County, so 35501 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 35501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jasper, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$30,619
Per Capita Income
21.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 35501 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Jasper, 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)
$54,726 47th percentile higher than 47% 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
4,719housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35501 vs 35503 →
ZIP 35501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35504
Jasper (35504)
13,596 residents
- 35501
Jasper (35501)
10,424 residents
- 35503
Jasper (35503)
9,068 residents
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
5,605 residents
- 35580 3,791
Parrish (35580)
3,791 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35504
Jasper (35504)
$66,835 median income
- 35503
Jasper (35503)
$63,508 median income
- 35501
Jasper (35501)
$54,726 median income
- 35580
Parrish (35580)
$52,135 median income
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
$42,216 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35501 ranks #3 of 5 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 35501, 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 (10,424 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 35501 in?
ZIP code 35501 (Jasper) is located in Walker County, Alabama. Walker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walker-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35501?
ZIP code 35501 in Jasper, AL has a population of 10,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35501?
The median household income in ZIP 35501 is $54,726, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35501?
The median home value in ZIP 35501 is $141,500, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35501 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35501?
ZIP code 35501 has 592 business establishments employing approximately 8,317 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35501 are: Retail trade (135), Health care and social assistance (110), Accommodation and food services (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35501 increased by 13.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 35501?
In ZIP code 35501, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 35501?
In ZIP code 35501, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35501 is 21.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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