ZIP Code 35957
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Boaz · Marshall County · Alabama
- Population
- 15,693
- Median income
- $51,406
- Median home value
- $162,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.9%
- Land area
- 206.2 sq mi
76/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.4
Chicago
ZIP code 35957 in Boaz, Alabama has a population of 15,693. The median household income is $51,406, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $162,600, 42% below the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35957 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 206.2 square miles in Boaz, Marshall County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,693 residents, producing a population density of 76 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 35957 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35957 sits at $51,406 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,136. The poverty rate stands at 18.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $162,600 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $705 per month, and 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35957 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 35957 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 35957
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35957.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance 24
Finance and insurance
24 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 35957, 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
15,693
Population
206.2
Area (sq mi)
76
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35957?
35.4
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.6%
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?
$51,406
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$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?
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
$162,600
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$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.
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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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