ZIP Code 35960
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Centre · Cherokee County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,087
- Median income
- $52,619
- Median home value
- $181,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.3%
- Land area
- 370.8 sq mi
27/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.9
Chicago
ZIP code 35960 in Centre, Alabama has a population of 10,087. The median household income is $52,619, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $181,200, 35% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35960 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 370.8 square miles in Centre, Cherokee County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,087 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 35960 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35960 sits at $52,619 (14% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $36,846. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 35960 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 35960 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 35960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35960.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 35960, Centre, 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
10,087
Population
370.8
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35960?
54.9
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$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
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?
5,853
Total Housing Units
4,158
Occupied Units
1,695
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 |
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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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