Russellville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35654
Franklin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,685
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,674
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Russellville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35654 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 35654 (Russellville, AL) rose +29.2% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 35654 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, home to 8,685 residents across 368.0 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35654 reports a modest median household income of $60,674 (0% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,859. The poverty rate is 17.3%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $172,800 (2% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $689; 68.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 35654 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 35654
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Russellville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35654.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 35654, 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
8,685
Population
368.0
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35654?
37.7
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
11.7%
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?
$60,674
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$25,859
Per Capita Income
17.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35654 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)
$60,674 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
3,871housing units
3,871
Total Housing Units
3,429
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,800
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$689
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 35654, employing approximately 2,417 people with a combined annual payroll of $113,815,000.
67
Businesses
2,417
Employees
$113.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 12 | 17.9% |
| Construction | 11 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 13.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 35654 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35654
Russellville (35654)
8,685 residents
- 35581
Phil Campbell (35581)
5,778 residents
- 35651 1,312
Mount Hope (35651)
1,312 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35654 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35654 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35651
Mount Hope (35651)
$79,310 median income
- 35654
Russellville (35654)
$60,674 median income
- 35581
Phil Campbell (35581)
$43,555 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35654 ranks #2 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 35654, 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 (8,685 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 35654 in?
ZIP code 35654 (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 35654?
ZIP code 35654 in Russellville, AL has a population of 8,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35654?
The median household income in ZIP 35654 is $60,674, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35654?
The median home value in ZIP 35654 is $172,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35654?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35654 is White at 76.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35654?
ZIP code 35654 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 2,417 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35654?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35654 are: Manufacturing (12), Construction (11), Retail trade (9). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35654?
In ZIP code 35654, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 35654?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35654 is 22.3 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 35654?
In ZIP code 35654, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35654?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35654 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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