Parrish, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35580
Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,791
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,135
- Median income Below-median income area
- $101,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Parrish pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35580 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35580 covers 202.7 square miles in Parrish, Walker County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,791 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35580 reports a modest median household income of $52,135 (14% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,021. The poverty rate is 23.4%, 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 $101,600 (43% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $944; owner occupancy is 76.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walker County, so 35580 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 35580
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Parrish, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35580.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Utilities 4
Utilities
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food services
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 35580, Parrish, 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
3,791
Population
202.7
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35580?
45.8
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
Female
0.3%
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?
$52,135
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$25,021
Per Capita Income
23.4%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
32.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35580 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Parrish, 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)
$52,135 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
1,981housing units
1,981
Total Housing Units
1,498
Occupied Units
483
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$101,600
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 35580, employing approximately 411 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,281,000.
38
Businesses
411
Employees
$24.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 36.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 15.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.9% |
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 35580 vs 35579 →
ZIP 35580 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
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
5,605 residents
- 35580 3,791
Parrish (35580)
3,791 residents
- 35130 3,233
Quinton (35130)
3,233 residents
- 35579 3,136
Oakman (35579)
3,136 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35580 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35580 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35501
Jasper (35501)
$54,726 median income
- 35580
Parrish (35580)
$52,135 median income
- 35579
Oakman (35579)
$46,968 median income
- 35550
Cordova (35550)
$42,216 median income
- 35130
Quinton (35130)
$40,690 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35580 ranks #2 of 5 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 35580, 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 (3,791 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 35580 in?
ZIP code 35580 (Parrish) 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 35580?
ZIP code 35580 in Parrish, AL has a population of 3,791 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35580?
The median household income in ZIP 35580 is $52,135, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35580?
The median home value in ZIP 35580 is $101,600, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35580?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35580 is White at 84.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35580?
ZIP code 35580 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35580?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35580 are: Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (6), Utilities (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35580?
In ZIP code 35580, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 35580?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35580 is 32.7 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 35580?
In ZIP code 35580, approximately 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35580?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35580 is 23.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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