PlainZIP

Cedar Bluff, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35959

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

4,836
30/sq mi
$52,356
Median income
$234,500
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35959 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35959 covers 161.2 square miles in Cedar Bluff, Cherokee County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,836 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35959 reports a modest median household income of $52,356 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,686. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $234,500 (32% above the state average), median rent at $726 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Cherokee County, letting you compare 35959 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 35959

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cedar Bluff, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35959.

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 35959, Cedar Bluff, 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

4,836

Population

161.2

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35959?

47.3

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$52,356

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,686

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35959 ranks nationally

Cedar Bluff, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,356 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

3,151

Total Housing Units

1,870

Occupied Units

1,281

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$234,500

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$726

Median Rent

1989

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

+19.6%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35959 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.7% 165
2021 +13.3% 187
2022 +18.9% 223
2023 -1.1% 220
2024 +19.6% 263

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 35959, employing approximately 282 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,056,000.

52

Businesses

282

Employees

$12.1M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 21.1%
Construction 8 15.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 5 9.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.8%

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 35959 vs 35960 →

ZIP 35959 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 35959 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 35959 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 35959 ranks #2 of 3 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
35960 Centre, AL 10,087 8.0 mi
35973 Gaylesville, AL 2,870 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

35960 standard
Centre, AL
Pop: 10,087
35961 standard
Collinsville, AL
Pop: 6,514
35983 standard
Leesburg, AL
Pop: 3,738
35973 standard
Gaylesville, AL
Pop: 2,870

Related Areas

Cherokee County Cedar Bluff, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35959 in? ▼
ZIP code 35959 (Cedar Bluff) is located in Cherokee County, Alabama. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35959? ▼
ZIP code 35959 in Cedar Bluff, AL has a population of 4,836 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35959? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35959 is $52,356, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35959? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35959 is $234,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35959? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35959 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35959? ▼
ZIP code 35959 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 282 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35959? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35959 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (8), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35959? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35959 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 35959? ▼
In ZIP code 35959, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 35959? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35959 is 26.6 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 35959? ▼
In ZIP code 35959, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35959? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35959 is 18.2% 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.