Gadsden, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35907
Etowah County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,345
- 145/sq mi High-density area
- $76,390
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gadsden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 145
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35907 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 35907 (Gadsden, AL) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.6 in 2023 to 217.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 35907 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, home to 8,345 residents across 57.7 square miles, a density of 145 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35907 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,390 (25% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,026. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.4% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $227,200 (28% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 92.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,184.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Etowah County, so 35907 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 35907
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gadsden, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35907.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 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 35907, Gadsden, 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
8,345
Population
57.7
Area (sq mi)
145
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35907?
41.9
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
1.0%
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?
$76,390
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$34,026
Per Capita Income
4.4%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35907 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Gadsden, 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)
$76,390 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
3,508housing units
3,508
Total Housing Units
3,289
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,200
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$1,184
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35907 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 150 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 164 |
| 2022 | +19.3% | 196 |
| 2023 | +6.4% | 209 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 217 |
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 90 business establishments in ZIP 35907, employing approximately 506 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,430,000.
90
Businesses
506
Employees
$16.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 17.8% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 11.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 3.3% |
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 35907 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35906
Rainbow City (35906)
9,897 residents
- 35907
Gadsden (35907)
8,345 residents
- 35905
Gadsden (35905)
6,410 residents
- 36271
Ohatchee (36271)
6,023 residents
- 36250
Alexandria (36250)
4,603 residents
- 36279 2,645
Wellington (36279)
2,645 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35907 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35907 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36250
Alexandria (36250)
$83,406 median income
- 35907
Gadsden (35907)
$76,390 median income
- 36271
Ohatchee (36271)
$68,250 median income
- 35905
Gadsden (35905)
$67,042 median income
- 35906
Rainbow City (35906)
$56,420 median income
- 36279
Wellington (36279)
$53,024 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35907 ranks #2 of 6 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 35907, 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 (8,345 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 35907 in?
ZIP code 35907 (Gadsden) is located in Etowah County, Alabama. Etowah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/etowah-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35907?
ZIP code 35907 in Gadsden, AL has a population of 8,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35907?
The median household income in ZIP 35907 is $76,390, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35907?
The median home value in ZIP 35907 is $227,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35907?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35907 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35907?
ZIP code 35907 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35907?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35907 are: Construction (16), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35907?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35907 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35907?
In ZIP code 35907, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 35907?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35907 is 26.1 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 35907?
In ZIP code 35907, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35907?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35907 is 4.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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