PlainZIP

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
$54,726
Median income
$141,500
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th 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.

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 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.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35501, plus 6 more within Walker County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35501?

33.4

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 16.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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

How ZIP 35501 ranks nationally

Jasper, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,726 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35501 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35501 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 35501 ranks #3 of 5 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
35503 Jasper, AL 9,068 8.2 mi
35580 Parrish, AL 3,791 10.2 mi
35504 Jasper, AL 13,596 8.8 mi
35550 Cordova, AL 5,605 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walker County

35504 standard
Jasper, AL
Pop: 13,596
35503 standard
Jasper, AL
Pop: 9,068
35578 standard
Nauvoo, AL
Pop: 5,833
35550 standard
Cordova, AL
Pop: 5,605
35549 standard
Carbon Hill, AL
Pop: 4,341
35063 standard
Empire, AL
Pop: 3,866

Related Areas

Walker County Jasper, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.