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Ashville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35953

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

7,319
25/sq mi
$73,750
Median income
$201,700
Median home value
11.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35953 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashville, St. Clair County, Alabama, home to 7,319 residents across 295.1 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,750 (21% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,695. Local economic indicators show a 10.6% poverty rate alongside 2.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $201,700 (14% above the state average), median rent at $761 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.9%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. To put 35953 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in St. Clair County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 35953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35953.

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 35953, Ashville, 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

7,319

Population

295.1

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35953?

51.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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

How ZIP 35953 ranks nationally

Ashville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,750 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 11.3%

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

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 35953 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 35953 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 35953 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 35953 ranks #2 of 4 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
35987 Steele, AL 2,666 7.3 mi
35131 Ragland, AL 4,159 5.9 mi
35906 Rainbow City, AL 9,897 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in St. Clair County

35120 standard
Odenville, AL
Pop: 13,842
35146 standard
Springville, AL
Pop: 10,948
35125 standard
Pell City, AL
Pop: 10,456
35004 standard
Moody, AL
Pop: 10,427
35128 standard
Pell City, AL
Pop: 10,197
35131 standard
Ragland, AL
Pop: 4,159

Related Areas

St. Clair County Ashville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35953 in? ▼
ZIP code 35953 (Ashville) is located in St. Clair County, Alabama. St. Clair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/st-clair-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35953? ▼
ZIP code 35953 in Ashville, AL has a population of 7,319 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35953? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35953 is $73,750, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35953? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35953 is $201,700, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35953? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35953 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35953? ▼
ZIP code 35953 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 653 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35953? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35953 are: Retail trade (28), Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35953? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35953 decreased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 35953? ▼
In ZIP code 35953, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.3% 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 35953? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35953 is 36.2 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 35953? ▼
In ZIP code 35953, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35953? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35953 is 10.6% 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.