PlainZIP

Albertville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35950

Marshall County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

20,826
180/sq mi
$57,329
Median income
$180,500
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Albertville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
180
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35950 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35950 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, with 20,826 residents across 115.4 square miles, a density of 180 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35950 reports a modest median household income of $57,329 (6% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,090. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $180,500 (2% above the state average), median rent at $854 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 35950 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 35950

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albertville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35950.

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 35950, Albertville, 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

20,826

Population

115.4

Area (sq mi)

180

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35950?

33.3

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

14.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%

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?

$57,329

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$28,090

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35950 ranks nationally

Albertville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,329 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,271

Total Housing Units

7,704

Occupied Units

567

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$180,500

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$854

Median Rent

1983

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

+7.7%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35950 have increased 7.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 145
2021 +16.4% 168
2022 +15.6% 195
2023 +6.9% 208
2024 +7.7% 224

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 520 business establishments in ZIP 35950, employing approximately 11,761 people with a combined annual payroll of $606,551,000.

520

Businesses

11,761

Employees

$606.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 136 26.1%
Other services (except public administration) 54 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 50 9.6%
Finance and insurance 46 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.3%
Manufacturing 32 6.2%
Construction 30 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 22 4.2%
Wholesale trade 21 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.3%
Information 8 1.5%
Educational services 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.6%

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 35950 vs 35957 →

ZIP 35950 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 35950 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 35950 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 35950 ranks #3 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
35957 Boaz, AL 15,693 5.7 mi
35976 Guntersville, AL 16,272 7.7 mi
35951 Albertville, AL 13,098 8.4 mi
35980 Horton, AL 5,161 8.8 mi
35956 Boaz, AL 8,842 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

35016 standard
Arab, AL
Pop: 16,778
35976 standard
Guntersville, AL
Pop: 16,272
35957 standard
Boaz, AL
Pop: 15,693
35951 standard
Albertville, AL
Pop: 13,098
35747 standard
Grant, AL
Pop: 5,901
35980 standard
Horton, AL
Pop: 5,161

Related Areas

Marshall County Albertville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35950 in? ▼
ZIP code 35950 (Albertville) is located in Marshall County, Alabama. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35950? ▼
ZIP code 35950 in Albertville, AL has a population of 20,826 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35950? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35950 is $57,329, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35950? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35950 is $180,500, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35950? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35950 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35950? ▼
ZIP code 35950 has 520 business establishments employing approximately 11,761 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35950? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35950 are: Retail trade (136), Other services (except public administration) (54), Health care and social assistance (50). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35950? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35950 increased by 7.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 35950? ▼
In ZIP code 35950, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 35950? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35950 is 20.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35950? ▼
In ZIP code 35950, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35950? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35950 is 19.0% 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.