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 High-density area
- $57,329
- Median income Below-median income area
- $180,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35950 (Albertville, AL) rose +7.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.2 in 2023 to 224.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,090. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $180,500 (2% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $854; 70.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35950 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 35950
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albertville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35950.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 54
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 50
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance 46
Finance and insurance
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 40
Accommodation and food services
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 35950?
33.3
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
14.0%
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?
$57,329
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,090
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35950 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Albertville, 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)
$57,329 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
8,271housing units
8,271
Total Housing Units
7,704
Occupied Units
567
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$180,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35950
Albertville (35950)
20,826 residents
- 35976
Guntersville (35976)
16,272 residents
- 35957
Boaz (35957)
15,693 residents
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
13,098 residents
- 35956
Boaz (35956)
8,842 residents
- 35980 5,161
Horton (35980)
5,161 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35950 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35950 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35976
Guntersville (35976)
$72,643 median income
- 35956
Boaz (35956)
$61,290 median income
- 35950
Albertville (35950)
$57,329 median income
- 35980
Horton (35980)
$57,277 median income
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
$54,229 median income
- 35957
Boaz (35957)
$51,406 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35950, 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 (20,826 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 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.
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