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Red Bay, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35582

Franklin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,093
18/sq mi
$48,235
Median income
$117,900
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Red Bay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35582 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35582 covers 229.9 square miles in Red Bay, Franklin County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,093 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35582 reports a modest median household income of $48,235 (21% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,463. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. Median home value sits at $117,900 (33% below the state average), median rent at $535 a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 35582 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35582

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Bay, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35582.

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 35582, Red Bay, 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

4,093

Population

229.9

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35582?

47.9

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$48,235

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,463

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35582 ranks nationally

Red Bay, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,235 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,170

Total Housing Units

1,862

Occupied Units

308

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.4%
Renter 34.6%

$117,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$535

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 35582, employing approximately 4,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,090,000.

106

Businesses

4,055

Employees

$160.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 20 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 15 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 13 12.3%
Finance and insurance 9 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.5%
Manufacturing 7 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 6.6%
Construction 6 5.7%
Wholesale trade 6 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.7%

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 35582 vs 38827 →

ZIP 35582 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 35582 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 35582 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 35582 ranks #4 of 5 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
38827 Belmont, MS 2,733 6.8 mi
35593 Vina, AL 1,931 9.6 mi
38847 Golden, MS 3,501 10.0 mi
35571 Hodges, AL 895 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

35653 standard
Russellville, AL
Pop: 11,150
35654 standard
Russellville, AL
Pop: 8,685
35581 standard
Phil Campbell, AL
Pop: 5,778
35593 standard
Vina, AL
Pop: 1,931
35585 standard
Spruce Pine, AL
Pop: 1,418
35571 standard
Hodges, AL
Pop: 895

Related Areas

Franklin County Red Bay, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35582 in? ▼
ZIP code 35582 (Red Bay) is located in Franklin County, Alabama. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35582? ▼
ZIP code 35582 in Red Bay, AL has a population of 4,093 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35582? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35582 is $48,235, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35582? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35582 is $117,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35582? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35582 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35582? ▼
ZIP code 35582 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 4,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35582? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35582 are: Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (15), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35582? ▼
In ZIP code 35582, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% 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 35582? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35582 is 20.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35582? ▼
In ZIP code 35582, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35582? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35582 is 18.4% 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.