PlainZIP

Jasper, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35504

Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,596
54/sq mi
$66,835
Median income
$192,700
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jasper pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jasper, Walker County, Alabama, home to 13,596 residents across 250.8 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35504 reports a modest median household income of $66,835 (10% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,102. Local economic indicators show a 18.6% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $192,700 (9% above the state average); renters pay a median of $813 monthly, and 74.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 35504 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Walker County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jasper, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35504.

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 35504, 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

13,596

Population

250.8

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35504?

40.0

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$66,835

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$33,102

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35504 ranks nationally

Jasper, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,835 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,047

Total Housing Units

5,409

Occupied Units

638

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$192,700

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1992

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35504 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 159
2021 +7.6% 171
2022 +6.8% 183
2023 +15.0% 210
2024 -0.9% 208

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 184 business establishments in ZIP 35504, employing approximately 1,344 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,308,000.

184

Businesses

1,344

Employees

$48.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 33 17.9%
Construction 21 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 21 11.4%
Retail trade 20 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 20 10.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.3%
Manufacturing 7 3.8%
Wholesale trade 5 2.7%
Finance and insurance 5 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%

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 35504 vs 35584 →

ZIP 35504 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 35504 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35504 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 35504 ranks the highest of 6 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
35584 Sipsey, AL 460 6.7 mi
35503 Jasper, AL 9,068 8.3 mi
35033 Bremen, AL 3,403 8.6 mi
35501 Jasper, AL 10,424 8.8 mi
35148 Sumiton, AL 2,702 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Walker County

35501 standard
Jasper, AL
Pop: 10,424
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 35504 in? ▼
ZIP code 35504 (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 35504? ▼
ZIP code 35504 in Jasper, AL has a population of 13,596 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35504 is $66,835, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35504 is $192,700, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35504 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35504? ▼
ZIP code 35504 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 1,344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35504 are: Health care and social assistance (33), Construction (21), Professional, scientific, and technical services (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35504 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 35504? ▼
In ZIP code 35504, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 35504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35504 is 31.4 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 35504? ▼
In ZIP code 35504, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35504 is 18.6% 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.