Decatur, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35601
Morgan County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,434
- 472/sq mi High-density area
- $51,429
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Decatur pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 472
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35601 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35601 (Decatur, AL) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.3 in 2023 to 230.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, with 34,434 residents across 72.9 square miles, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35601 reports a modest median household income of $51,429 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,453. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $172,200 (3% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $891; 57.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Morgan County, so 35601 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 35601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Decatur, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
229 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
208 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
106 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
105 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 35601, Decatur, 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
34,434
Population
72.9
Area (sq mi)
472
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35601?
36.6
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
11.3%
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?
$51,429
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$28,453
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35601 ranks nationally
Decatur, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,429 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US 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
15,048housing units
15,048
Total Housing Units
13,938
Occupied Units
1,110
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,200
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1968
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35601 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 145 |
| 2021 | +18.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 207 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 213 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 231 |
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 1,326 business establishments in ZIP 35601, employing approximately 25,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,417,980,000.
1,326
Businesses
25,813
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 229 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 208 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 105 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 90 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 84 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 79 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 43 | 3.2% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 35601 vs 35603 →
ZIP 35601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35601
Decatur (35601)
34,434 residents
- 35603
Decatur (35603)
30,545 residents
- 35673 8,199
Trinity (35673)
8,199 residents
- 35671 2,107
Tanner (35671)
2,107 residents
- 35649 68
Mooresville (35649)
68 residents
- 35615 68
Belle Mina (35615)
68 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35649
Mooresville (35649)
$144,000 median income
- 35671
Tanner (35671)
$86,163 median income
- 35603
Decatur (35603)
$81,490 median income
- 35673
Trinity (35673)
$80,842 median income
- 35601 $51,429
Decatur (35601)
$51,429 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35601 ranks #5 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 35601, 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 (34,434 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 35601 in?
ZIP code 35601 (Decatur) is located in Morgan County, Alabama. Morgan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/morgan-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35601?
ZIP code 35601 in Decatur, AL has a population of 34,434 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35601?
The median household income in ZIP 35601 is $51,429, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35601?
The median home value in ZIP 35601 is $172,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35601 is White at 48.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35601?
ZIP code 35601 has 1,326 business establishments employing approximately 25,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35601 are: Retail trade (229), Health care and social assistance (208), Accommodation and food services (116). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35601 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 35601?
In ZIP code 35601, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 35601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35601 is 20.6 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 35601?
In ZIP code 35601, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35601 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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