ZIP Code 35953
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Ashville · St. Clair County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,319
- Median income
- $73,750
- Median home value
- $201,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.3%
- Land area
- 295.1 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.8
Chicago
ZIP code 35953 in Ashville, Alabama has a population of 7,319. The median household income is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $201,700, 27% below the US average. 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 295.1 square miles in Ashville, St. Clair County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,319 residents, producing a population density of 25 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 35953 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35953 sits at $73,750 (21% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,695. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $201,700 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $761 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing St. Clair County, so you can benchmark 35953 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 35953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35953.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 9
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Wholesale trade 7
Wholesale trade
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35953, Ashville, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,319
Population
295.1
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35953?
51.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
0.1%
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?
$73,750
Median Household Income
+21% vs state
$37,695
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,354
Total Housing Units
2,696
Occupied Units
658
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,700
Median Home Value
+14% vs state
$761
Median Rent
1993
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
-10.3%
YoY Change (2024)
174
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+74%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35953 have decreased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 136 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 152 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 168 |
| 2023 | +15.6% | 194 |
| 2024 | -10.3% | 174 |
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 103 business establishments in ZIP 35953, employing approximately 653 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,476,000.
103
Businesses
653
Employees
$23.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 28 | 27.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 8.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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