Albertville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35951
Marshall County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,098
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,229
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Albertville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35951 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35951 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama, home to 13,098 residents across 188.7 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35951 reports a modest median household income of $54,229 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,253. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $161,000 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $758; 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35951 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 35951
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Albertville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35951.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
10 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 35951, 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
13,098
Population
188.7
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35951?
36.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
16.3%
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?
$54,229
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$25,253
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35951 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)
$54,229 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
5,672housing units
5,672
Total Housing Units
5,004
Occupied Units
668
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,000
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$758
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35951 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 137 |
| 2021 | +13.0% | 155 |
| 2022 | +23.6% | 191 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 210 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 208 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 35951, employing approximately 3,714 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,368,000.
136
Businesses
3,714
Employees
$167.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 5.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Information | 3 | 2.2% |
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 35951 vs 35962 →
ZIP 35951 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
- 35957
Boaz (35957)
15,693 residents
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
13,098 residents
- 35962 8,300
Crossville (35962)
8,300 residents
- 35974 1,589
Geraldine (35974)
1,589 residents
- 35975 1,058
Groveoak (35975)
1,058 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35951 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35951 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35962
Crossville (35962)
$60,392 median income
- 35950
Albertville (35950)
$57,329 median income
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
$54,229 median income
- 35974
Geraldine (35974)
$52,054 median income
- 35957
Boaz (35957)
$51,406 median income
- 35975
Groveoak (35975)
$48,225 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35951 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 35951, 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 (13,098 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 35951 in?
ZIP code 35951 (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 35951?
ZIP code 35951 in Albertville, AL has a population of 13,098 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35951?
The median household income in ZIP 35951 is $54,229, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35951?
The median home value in ZIP 35951 is $161,000, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35951?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35951 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35951?
ZIP code 35951 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 3,714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35951?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35951 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (19), Health care and social assistance (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35951?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35951 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 35951?
In ZIP code 35951, 46.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 35951?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35951 is 24.6 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 35951?
In ZIP code 35951, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35951?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35951 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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