Cherokee, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35616
Colbert County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,043
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $48,720
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cherokee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35616 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35616 covers 546.4 square miles in Cherokee, Colbert County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,043 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35616 reports a modest median household income of $48,720 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,361. The poverty rate is 28.7%, 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 $100,500 (43% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $793; owner occupancy is 76.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alabama and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 35616.
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 35616
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cherokee, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35616.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 4
Finance and insurance
4 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 35616, Cherokee, 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
4,043
Population
546.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35616?
45.2
Median Age
54.6%
Male
45.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$48,720
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$27,361
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35616 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Cherokee, 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)
$48,720 30th percentile higher than 30% 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
2,043housing units
2,043
Total Housing Units
1,514
Occupied Units
529
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,500
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$793
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 55 business establishments in ZIP 35616, employing approximately 868 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,004,000.
55
Businesses
868
Employees
$65.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35616, 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 (4,043 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 35616 in?
ZIP code 35616 (Cherokee) is located in Colbert County, Alabama. Colbert County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/colbert-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35616?
ZIP code 35616 in Cherokee, AL has a population of 4,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35616?
The median household income in ZIP 35616 is $48,720, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35616?
The median home value in ZIP 35616 is $100,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35616?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35616 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35616?
ZIP code 35616 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35616?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35616 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (11), Manufacturing (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35616?
In ZIP code 35616, 48.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 35616?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35616 is 24.9 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 35616?
In ZIP code 35616, approximately 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35616?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35616 is 28.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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