ZIP Code 35653
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Russellville · Franklin County · Alabama
- Population
- 11,150
- Median income
- $52,600
- Median home value
- $122,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.8%
- Land area
- 371.7 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.7
Chicago
ZIP code 35653 in Russellville, Alabama has a population of 11,150. The median household income is $52,600, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $122,300, 56% below the US average. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 371.7 square miles in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama. The area is home to 11,150 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 35653 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35653 sits at $52,600 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,438. The poverty rate stands at 20.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $122,300 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $694 per month, and 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 35653
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,438
Per Capita Income
20.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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