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 Moderate-density area
- $48,235
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,463. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,900 (33% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $535; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 35582 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 35582
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Bay, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35582.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35582?
47.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
1.2%
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?
$48,235
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$31,463
Per Capita Income
18.4%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35582 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Red Bay, 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)
$48,235 29th percentile higher than 29% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,170housing units
2,170
Total Housing Units
1,862
Occupied Units
308
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35582
Red Bay (35582)
4,093 residents
- 38847
Golden (38847)
3,501 residents
- 38827
Belmont (38827)
2,733 residents
- 35593
Vina (35593)
1,931 residents
- 35571 895
Hodges (35571)
895 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35582 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35582 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38827
Belmont (38827)
$59,226 median income
- 35593
Vina (35593)
$54,559 median income
- 38847
Golden (38847)
$50,353 median income
- 35582
Red Bay (35582)
$48,235 median income
- 35571
Hodges (35571)
$35,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35582, 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 (4,093 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 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.
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