PlainZIP

Russellville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35653

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

11,150
30/sq mi
$52,600
Median income
$122,300
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35653 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, home to 11,150 residents across 371.7 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35653 reports a modest median household income of $52,600 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,438. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Housing costs here run $122,300 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $694 a month; 75.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 35653 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 35653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russellville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35653.

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 35653, Russellville, 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

11,150

Population

371.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35653?

35.7

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

17.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.8%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%

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?

$52,600

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$26,438

Per Capita Income

20.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35653 ranks nationally

Russellville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,600 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,621

Total Housing Units

3,910

Occupied Units

711

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.9%
Renter 24.1%

$122,300

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$694

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35653 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 143
2021 +9.9% 157
2022 +20.4% 190
2023 +3.9% 197
2024 +4.1% 205

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 287 business establishments in ZIP 35653, employing approximately 4,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $170,907,000.

287

Businesses

4,200

Employees

$170.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 59 20.6%
Finance and insurance 37 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 36 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 31 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 31 10.8%
Construction 23 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.6%
Manufacturing 15 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.5%
Information 6 2.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.1%
Wholesale trade 3 1.1%

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 35653 vs 35585 →

ZIP 35653 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 35653 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35653 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 35653 ranks #3 of 3 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
35585 Spruce Pine, AL 1,418 7.7 mi
35674 Tuscumbia, AL 18,475 10.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

35654 standard
Russellville, AL
Pop: 8,685
35581 standard
Phil Campbell, AL
Pop: 5,778
35582 standard
Red Bay, AL
Pop: 4,093
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 Russellville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35653 in? ▼
ZIP code 35653 (Russellville) 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 35653? ▼
ZIP code 35653 in Russellville, AL has a population of 11,150 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35653 is $52,600, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35653? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35653 is $122,300, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35653 is White at 54.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35653? ▼
ZIP code 35653 has 287 business establishments employing approximately 4,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35653 are: Retail trade (59), Finance and insurance (37), Accommodation and food services (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35653? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35653 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 35653? ▼
In ZIP code 35653, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 35653? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35653 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35653? ▼
In ZIP code 35653, approximately 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35653 is 20.3% 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.