Stevenson, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35772
Jackson County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,908
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Stevenson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35772 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35772 covers 446.2 square miles in Stevenson, Jackson County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,908 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35772 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,313 (35% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,563. The poverty rate is 30.4%, 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 $143,500 (19% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $721; owner occupancy is 69.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 35772 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 35772
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stevenson, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35772.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 35772, Stevenson, 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
4,908
Population
446.2
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35772?
44.1
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
3.6%
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?
$39,313
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$24,563
Per Capita Income
30.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35772 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Stevenson, 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)
$39,313 12th percentile higher than 12% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,088housing units
2,088
Total Housing Units
1,729
Occupied Units
359
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1982
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 35772, employing approximately 1,654 people with a combined annual payroll of $105,984,000.
67
Businesses
1,654
Employees
$106.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 14.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 9.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35772 vs 35746 →
ZIP 35772 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35772
Stevenson (35772)
4,908 residents
- 35740
Bridgeport (35740)
3,482 residents
- 35752
Hollywood (35752)
2,047 residents
- 35746 856
Fackler (35746)
856 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35772 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35772 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35752
Hollywood (35752)
$58,977 median income
- 35746
Fackler (35746)
$50,357 median income
- 35740
Bridgeport (35740)
$46,148 median income
- 35772
Stevenson (35772)
$39,313 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35772 ranks #4 of 4 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 35772, 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 (4,908 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 35772 in?
ZIP code 35772 (Stevenson) is located in Jackson County, Alabama. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35772?
ZIP code 35772 in Stevenson, AL has a population of 4,908 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35772?
The median household income in ZIP 35772 is $39,313, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35772?
The median home value in ZIP 35772 is $143,500, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35772 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35772?
ZIP code 35772 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 1,654 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35772?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35772 are: Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35772?
In ZIP code 35772, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 35772?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35772 is 26.4 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 35772?
In ZIP code 35772, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35772 is 30.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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