ZIP Code 35616

ZIP code 35616 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 546.4 square miles in Cherokee, Colbert County, Alabama. The area is home to 4,043 residents, producing a population density of 7 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35616 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35616 sits at $48,720 (20% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,361. The poverty rate stands at 28.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $100,500 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 76.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35616 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 35616 sits relative to Alabama and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →