Cordova, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35550
Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,605
- 33/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,216
- Median income Below-median income area
- $91,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cordova pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 33
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35550 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35550 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cordova, Walker County, Alabama, home to 5,605 residents across 170.4 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35550 reports a modest median household income of $42,216 (31% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,458. The poverty rate is 31.5%, 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 $91,900 (48% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $710; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walker County, so 35550 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 35550
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cordova, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35550.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 35550, Cordova, 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
5,605
Population
170.4
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35550?
45.6
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.3%
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?
$42,216
Median Household Income
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$24,458
Per Capita Income
31.5%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35550 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Cordova, 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)
$42,216 17th percentile higher than 17% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,413housing units
2,413
Total Housing Units
1,921
Occupied Units
492
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$91,900
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$710
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 31 business establishments in ZIP 35550, employing approximately 318 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,645,000.
31
Businesses
318
Employees
$18.6M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 29.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 9.7% |
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 35550 vs 35148 →
ZIP 35550 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35501
Jasper (35501)
10,424 residents
- 35062
Dora (35062)
7,944 residents
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
5,605 residents
- 35580 3,791
Parrish (35580)
3,791 residents
- 35130 3,233
Quinton (35130)
3,233 residents
- 35148 2,702
Sumiton (35148)
2,702 residents
- 35584 460
Sipsey (35584)
460 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35550 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35550 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35062
Dora (35062)
$73,393 median income
- 35148
Sumiton (35148)
$56,574 median income
- 35501
Jasper (35501)
$54,726 median income
- 35580
Parrish (35580)
$52,135 median income
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
$42,216 median income
- 35130
Quinton (35130)
$40,690 median income
- 35584 $26,750
Sipsey (35584)
$26,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35550 ranks #5 of 7 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 35550, 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 (5,605 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 35550 in?
ZIP code 35550 (Cordova) 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 35550?
ZIP code 35550 in Cordova, AL has a population of 5,605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35550?
The median household income in ZIP 35550 is $42,216, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35550?
The median home value in ZIP 35550 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35550?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35550 is White at 86.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35550?
ZIP code 35550 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35550?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35550 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (5), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35550?
In ZIP code 35550, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 35550?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35550 is 32.3 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 35550?
In ZIP code 35550, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35550?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35550 is 31.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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