ZIP Code 35901
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Gadsden · Etowah County · Alabama
- Population
- 20,045
- Median income
- $48,876
- Median home value
- $166,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.4%
- Land area
- 154.1 sq mi
130/sq mi
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Chicago
ZIP code 35901 in Gadsden, Alabama has a population of 20,045. The median household income is $48,876, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $166,200, 40% below the US average. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 154.1 square miles in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama. The area is home to 20,045 residents, producing a population density of 130 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 35901 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35901 sits at $48,876 (20% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,267. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $166,200 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $820 per month, and 65.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Etowah County, so you can benchmark 35901 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 35901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35901.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
127 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
107 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
72 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 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 35901, Gadsden, 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
20,045
Population
154.1
Area (sq mi)
130
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35901?
38.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.3%
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?
$48,876
Median Household Income
-20% vs state
$28,267
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
9,224
Total Housing Units
7,116
Occupied Units
2,108
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$166,200
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$820
Median Rent
1968
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
+12.5%
YoY Change (2024)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35901 have increased 12.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 136 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 151 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 170 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 178 |
| 2024 | +12.5% | 200 |
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 635 business establishments in ZIP 35901, employing approximately 7,804 people with a combined annual payroll of $341,690,000.
635
Businesses
7,804
Employees
$341.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 127 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 107 | 16.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 72 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 70 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 21 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Information | 12 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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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