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 Moderate-density area
- $52,600
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35653 (Russellville, AL) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.1 in 2023 to 205.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,438. The poverty rate is 20.3%, 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 $122,300 (31% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $694; owner occupancy is 75.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 35653 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 35653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russellville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35653.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
59 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35653?
35.7
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
17.4%
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?
$52,600
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$26,438
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35653 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Russellville, 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)
$52,600 43rd percentile higher than 43% of 587 Alabama 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
4,621housing units
4,621
Total Housing Units
3,910
Occupied Units
711
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,300
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35674
Tuscumbia (35674)
18,475 residents
- 35653
Russellville (35653)
11,150 residents
- 35585 1,418
Spruce Pine (35585)
1,418 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35653 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35653 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35585
Spruce Pine (35585)
$92,679 median income
- 35674
Tuscumbia (35674)
$64,706 median income
- 35653
Russellville (35653)
$52,600 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35653, 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 (11,150 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 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.
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