ZIP Code 35503
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Jasper · Walker County · Alabama
- Population
- 9,068
- Median income
- $63,508
- Median home value
- $161,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.7%
- Land area
- 206.6 sq mi
44/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.6
Chicago
ZIP code 35503 in Jasper, Alabama has a population of 9,068. The median household income is $63,508, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $161,800, 42% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.6 square miles in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama. The area is home to 9,068 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 35503 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35503 sits at $63,508 (4% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,125. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $161,800 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $724 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Walker County, so you can benchmark 35503 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 35503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35503.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 10
Health care and social assistance
10 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 35503, 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
9,068
Population
206.6
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35503?
41.6
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$63,508
Median Household Income
+4% vs state
$32,125
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,493
Total Housing Units
3,801
Occupied Units
692
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,800
Median Home Value
-9% vs state
$724
Median Rent
1986
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
+16.3%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35503 have increased 16.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 149 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 157 |
| 2022 | +21.3% | 190 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 197 |
| 2024 | +16.3% | 229 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 35503, employing approximately 1,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,023,000.
141
Businesses
1,128
Employees
$44.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 34 | 24.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 17.7% |
| Construction | 18 | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.8% |
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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