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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
$47,020
Median income
$119,300
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,079. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.4%. Housing costs here run $119,300 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $683 a month; 73.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Fayette County, letting you compare 35555 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 35555?

43.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 15.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

How ZIP 35555 ranks nationally

Fayette, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,020 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35555 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 35555 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 35555 ranks #2 of 4 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
35545 Belk, AL 100 6.8 mi
35542 Bankston, AL 1,021 8.7 mi
35574 Kennedy, AL 1,507 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fayette County

35546 standard
Berry, AL
Pop: 3,901
35574 standard
Kennedy, AL
Pop: 1,507
35542 standard
Bankston, AL
Pop: 1,021
35545 standard
Belk, AL
Pop: 100
35559 standard
Glen Allen, AL
Pop: 57

Related Areas

Fayette County Fayette, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.