PlainZIP

Boaz, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35957

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

15,693
76/sq mi
$51,406
Median income
$162,600
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Boaz pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31st pct
home value, US ZIPs
76
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35957 against every reporting US ZIP.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 35957 (Boaz, AL) rose +14.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.2 in 2023 to 244.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

ZIP code 35957 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boaz, Marshall County, Alabama, home to 15,693 residents across 206.2 square miles, a density of 76 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35957 reports a modest median household income of $51,406 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,136. The poverty rate is 18.4%, with unemployment at 1.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $162,600 (8% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $705; 72.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Marshall County, so 35957 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 →

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Top industries in ZIP 35957

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boaz, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35957.

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 35957, Boaz, 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

15,693

Population

206.2

Area (sq mi)

76

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35957?

35.4

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%

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?

$51,406

Median Household Income

-16% vs state ZIP avg

$26,136

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,451

Total Housing Units

5,824

Occupied Units

627

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$162,600

Median Home Value

-8% vs state ZIP avg

$705

Median Rent

1984

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

+14.9%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35957 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 145
2021 +9.5% 159
2022 +21.4% 193
2023 +10.7% 213
2024 +14.9% 245

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 299 business establishments in ZIP 35957, employing approximately 5,798 people with a combined annual payroll of $254,817,000.

299

Businesses

5,798

Employees

$254.8M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 71 23.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 37 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 31 10.4%
Finance and insurance 24 8.0%
Construction 18 6.0%
Manufacturing 18 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.7%
Wholesale trade 11 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.7%

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 35957 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 35957 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 35957 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 35957 ranks #5 of 6 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
35956 Boaz, AL 8,842 4.3 mi
35950 Albertville, AL 20,826 5.7 mi
35951 Albertville, AL 13,098 10.5 mi
35990 Walnut Grove, AL 38 10.7 mi
35954 Attalla, AL 12,416 10.5 mi
35952 Altoona, AL 7,727 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

35950 standard
Albertville, AL
Pop: 20,826
35016 standard
Arab, AL
Pop: 16,778
35976 standard
Guntersville, AL
Pop: 16,272
35951 standard
Albertville, AL
Pop: 13,098
35747 standard
Grant, AL
Pop: 5,901
35980 standard
Horton, AL
Pop: 5,161

Related Areas

Marshall County Boaz, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35957 in? ▼
ZIP code 35957 (Boaz) 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 35957? ▼
ZIP code 35957 in Boaz, AL has a population of 15,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35957? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35957 is $51,406, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35957? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35957 is $162,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35957? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35957 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35957? ▼
ZIP code 35957 has 299 business establishments employing approximately 5,798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35957? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35957 are: Retail trade (71), Accommodation and food services (40), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35957? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35957 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 35957? ▼
In ZIP code 35957, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 35957? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35957 is 22.8 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 35957? ▼
In ZIP code 35957, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35957? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35957 is 18.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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