Fayette, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35555
Fayette County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,177
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $47,020
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35555 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 35555 (Fayette, AL) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.5 in 2023 to 186.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35555 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama, home to 10,177 residents across 820.7 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35555 reports a modest median household income of $47,020 (23% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,079. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.4%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,300 (33% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $683; owner occupancy is 73.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Fayette County, so 35555 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 35555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayette, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35555.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 18
Professional, scientific, and technical services
18 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 35555, Fayette, 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
10,177
Population
820.7
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35555?
43.3
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$47,020
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$29,079
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35555 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fayette, 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)
$47,020 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
4,764housing units
4,764
Total Housing Units
3,625
Occupied Units
1,139
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$683
Median Rent
1977
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35555 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 143 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 157 |
| 2022 | +16.1% | 182 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 190 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 187 |
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 225 business establishments in ZIP 35555, employing approximately 2,762 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,447,000.
225
Businesses
2,762
Employees
$110.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 46 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 16.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 26 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 4.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 2.2% |
| Information | 5 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.3% |
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 35555 vs 35545 →
ZIP 35555 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35555
Fayette (35555)
10,177 residents
- 35574 1,507
Kennedy (35574)
1,507 residents
- 35542 1,021
Bankston (35542)
1,021 residents
- 35545 100
Belk (35545)
100 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35555 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35555 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35545
Belk (35545)
$63,750 median income
- 35555
Fayette (35555)
$47,020 median income
- 35542
Bankston (35542)
$44,674 median income
- 35574
Kennedy (35574)
$41,818 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35555 ranks #2 of 4 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 35555, 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 (10,177 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 35555 in?
ZIP code 35555 (Fayette) is located in Fayette County, Alabama. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35555?
ZIP code 35555 in Fayette, AL has a population of 10,177 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35555?
The median household income in ZIP 35555 is $47,020, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35555?
The median home value in ZIP 35555 is $119,300, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35555 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35555?
ZIP code 35555 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 2,762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35555 are: Retail trade (46), Health care and social assistance (36), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35555?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35555 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 35555?
In ZIP code 35555, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 35555?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35555 is 26.4 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 35555?
In ZIP code 35555, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35555 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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