ZIP Code 35555
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Fayette · Fayette County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,177
- Median income
- $47,020
- Median home value
- $119,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.8%
- Land area
- 820.7 sq mi
12/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
▼ 57% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35555 in Fayette, Alabama has a population of 10,177. The median household income is $47,020, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $119,300, 57% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35555 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 820.7 square miles in Fayette, Fayette County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,177 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 35555 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35555 sits at $47,020 (23% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,079. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.4%. On housing, the median home value is $119,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $683 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35555 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 35555 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 35555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$29,079
Per Capita Income
26.7%
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 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?
4,764
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
$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.
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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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