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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
$76,390
Median income
$227,200
Median home value
23.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,026. Local economic indicators show a 4.4% poverty rate alongside 2.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $227,200 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,184 monthly, and 92.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Etowah County, letting you compare 35907 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 35907?

41.9

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

$34,026

Per Capita Income

4.4%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35907 ranks nationally

Gadsden, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$76,390 Top 43% higher than 57% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,508

Total Housing Units

3,289

Occupied Units

219

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$227,200

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35907 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35907 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35906 Rainbow City, AL 9,897 4.4 mi
36271 Ohatchee, AL 6,023 8.1 mi
35905 Gadsden, AL 6,410 7.6 mi
36279 Wellington, AL 2,645 8.2 mi
36250 Alexandria, AL 4,603 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Etowah County

35901 standard
Gadsden, AL
Pop: 20,045
35903 standard
Gadsden, AL
Pop: 18,088
35904 standard
Gadsden, AL
Pop: 14,194
36272 standard
Piedmont, AL
Pop: 13,389
35954 standard
Attalla, AL
Pop: 12,416
35906 standard
Rainbow City, AL
Pop: 9,897

Related Areas

Etowah County Gadsden, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.