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Centre, AL · standard

ZIP Code 35960

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

10,087
27/sq mi
$52,619
Median income
$181,200
Median home value
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35960 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 35960 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Centre, Cherokee County, Alabama, home to 10,087 residents across 370.8 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 35960 reports a modest median household income of $52,619 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $36,846. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $181,200 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $748 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Cherokee County, letting you compare 35960 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 35960

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centre, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35960.

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 35960, Centre, 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

10,087

Population

370.8

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 35960?

54.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$52,619

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$36,846

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 35960 ranks nationally

Centre, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,619 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,853

Total Housing Units

4,158

Occupied Units

1,695

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$181,200

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$748

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

+24.8%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 35960 have increased 24.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 162
2021 +11.9% 181
2022 +22.2% 222
2023 +0.5% 223
2024 +24.8% 278

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 253 business establishments in ZIP 35960, employing approximately 2,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,266,000.

253

Businesses

2,500

Employees

$90.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 50 19.8%
Retail trade 45 17.8%
Finance and insurance 26 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 26 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 24 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.7%
Manufacturing 12 4.7%
Construction 10 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.0%
Wholesale trade 8 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.2%
Information 6 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.6%

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 35960 vs 35959 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
35959 Cedar Bluff, AL 4,836 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

35961 standard
Collinsville, AL
Pop: 6,514
35959 standard
Cedar Bluff, AL
Pop: 4,836
35983 standard
Leesburg, AL
Pop: 3,738
35973 standard
Gaylesville, AL
Pop: 2,870

Related Areas

Cherokee County Centre, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 35960 in? ▼
ZIP code 35960 (Centre) 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 35960? ▼
ZIP code 35960 in Centre, AL has a population of 10,087 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35960? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 35960 is $52,619, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35960? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 35960 is $181,200, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35960? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 35960 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35960? ▼
ZIP code 35960 has 253 business establishments employing approximately 2,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35960? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35960 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Retail trade (45), Finance and insurance (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35960? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35960 increased by 24.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 35960? ▼
In ZIP code 35960, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 35960? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35960 is 28.6 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 35960? ▼
In ZIP code 35960, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35960? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35960 is 14.1% 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.