ZIP Code 35956
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Boaz · Etowah County · Alabama
- Population
- 8,842
- Median income
- $61,290
- Median home value
- $181,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.2%
- Land area
- 191.0 sq mi
46/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 35956 in Boaz, Alabama has a population of 8,842. The median household income is $61,290, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $181,900, 35% below the US average. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35956 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 191.0 square miles in Boaz, Etowah County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,842 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 35956 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35956 sits at $61,290 (1% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,465. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $181,900 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $926 per month, and 80.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35956 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Etowah County, so you can benchmark 35956 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 35956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35956.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 35956, Boaz, 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
8,842
Population
191.0
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35956?
38.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.4%
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?
$61,290
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$28,465
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 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?
3,946
Total Housing Units
3,141
Occupied Units
805
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$181,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$926
Median Rent
1982
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35956 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 153 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 169 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 197 |
| 2023 | +14.4% | 226 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 251 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 35956, employing approximately 373 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,096,000.
72
Businesses
373
Employees
$14.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 29.2% |
| Construction | 11 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 12.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.6% |
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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