ZIP Code 35660
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Sheffield · Colbert County · Alabama
- Population
- 9,042
- Median income
- $40,065
- Median home value
- $135,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.2%
- Land area
- 17.0 sq mi
530/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
Chicago
ZIP code 35660 in Sheffield, Alabama has a population of 9,042. The median household income is $40,065, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $135,400, 51% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35660 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Sheffield, Colbert County, Alabama. The area is home to 9,042 residents, producing a population density of 530 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 35660 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35660 sits at $40,065 (34% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,090. The poverty rate stands at 26.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $135,400 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $829 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35660 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Colbert County, so you can benchmark 35660 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 35660
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35660.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance 15
Finance and insurance
15 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 35660, Sheffield, 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
9,042
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
530
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35660?
46.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.8%
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?
$40,065
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$29,090
Per Capita Income
26.5%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 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?
5,495
Total Housing Units
4,774
Occupied Units
721
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,400
Median Home Value
-24% vs state
$829
Median Rent
1962
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
-7.6%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35660 have decreased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 145 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 165 |
| 2022 | +22.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +26.6% | 256 |
| 2024 | -7.6% | 237 |
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 225 business establishments in ZIP 35660, employing approximately 3,461 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,388,000.
225
Businesses
3,461
Employees
$177.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 40 | 17.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.7% |
| Information | 6 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.8% |
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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