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Attalla, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35954

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

12,416
46/sq mi
$59,479
Median income
$135,700
Median home value
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Attalla pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35954 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35954 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Attalla, Etowah County, Alabama, home to 12,416 residents across 271.7 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35954 reports a modest median household income of $59,479 (2% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,078. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Housing costs here run $135,700 for a typical home value (23% below the state average), with rent averaging $727 a month; 79.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 35954, plus 6 more within Etowah County, give a clearer read than the 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 35954

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Attalla, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35954.

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 35954, Attalla, 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

12,416

Population

271.7

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35954?

46.6

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 87.0%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$59,479

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$29,078

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35954 ranks nationally

Attalla, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,479 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 52.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,656

Total Housing Units

4,834

Occupied Units

822

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.0%
Renter 21.0%

$135,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$727

Median Rent

1974

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

+2.8%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35954 have increased 2.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 147
2021 +2.8% 151
2022 +24.3% 188
2023 +12.1% 211
2024 +2.8% 217

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 205 business establishments in ZIP 35954, employing approximately 2,925 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,490,000.

205

Businesses

2,925

Employees

$125.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 24.9%
Other services (except public administration) 25 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 24 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 17 8.3%
Construction 15 7.3%
Wholesale trade 15 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.9%
Manufacturing 9 4.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 4.4%
Finance and insurance 8 3.9%
Information 4 1.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.9%

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 35954 vs 35904 →

ZIP 35954 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 35954 ranks #4 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 35954 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 35954 ranks #2 of 5 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
35904 Gadsden, AL 14,194 4.0 mi
35956 Boaz, AL 8,842 6.3 mi
35901 Gadsden, AL 20,045 8.2 mi
35957 Boaz, AL 15,693 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Etowah County

35901 standard
Gadsden, AL
Pop: 20,045
35903 standard
Gadsden, AL
Pop: 18,088
35904 standard
Gadsden, AL
Pop: 14,194
36272 standard
Piedmont, AL
Pop: 13,389
35906 standard
Rainbow City, AL
Pop: 9,897
35956 standard
Boaz, AL
Pop: 8,842

Related Areas

Etowah County Attalla, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35954 in? ▼
ZIP code 35954 (Attalla) is located in Etowah County, Alabama. Etowah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/etowah-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35954? ▼
ZIP code 35954 in Attalla, AL has a population of 12,416 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35954? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35954 is $59,479, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35954? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35954 is $135,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35954? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35954 is White at 87.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35954? ▼
ZIP code 35954 has 205 business establishments employing approximately 2,925 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35954? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35954 are: Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (25), Accommodation and food services (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35954? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35954 increased by 2.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. 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 35954? ▼
In ZIP code 35954, 52.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% 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 35954? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35954 is 27.2 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 35954? ▼
In ZIP code 35954, approximately 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35954? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35954 is 11.0% 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.