Collinsville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35961
Cherokee County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,514
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $46,224
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Collinsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35961 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35961 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Collinsville, Cherokee County, Alabama, home to 6,514 residents across 330.7 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35961 reports a modest median household income of $46,224 (24% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,109. The poverty rate is 16.8%, with unemployment at 1.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,200 (43% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $621; owner occupancy is 73.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Cherokee County, so 35961 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 35961
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Collinsville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35961.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35961, Collinsville, 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
6,514
Population
330.7
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35961?
39.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
14.6%
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?
$46,224
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$24,109
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35961 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Collinsville, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,224 25th percentile higher than 25% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,669housing units
2,669
Total Housing Units
2,098
Occupied Units
571
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,200
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$621
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 35961, employing approximately 1,567 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,186,000.
46
Businesses
1,567
Employees
$41.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 28.3% |
| Construction | 8 | 17.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 10.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.7% |
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 35961 vs 35963 →
ZIP 35961 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35961
Collinsville (35961)
6,514 residents
- 35983
Leesburg (35983)
3,738 residents
- 35963 1,704
Dawson (35963)
1,704 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35961 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35961 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35983
Leesburg (35983)
$63,793 median income
- 35963
Dawson (35963)
$59,926 median income
- 35961
Collinsville (35961)
$46,224 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35961 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35961, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,514 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35961 in?
ZIP code 35961 (Collinsville) 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 35961?
ZIP code 35961 in Collinsville, AL has a population of 6,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35961?
The median household income in ZIP 35961 is $46,224, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35961?
The median home value in ZIP 35961 is $100,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35961?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35961 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35961?
ZIP code 35961 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 1,567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35961?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35961 are: Retail trade (13), Construction (8), Manufacturing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35961?
In ZIP code 35961, 33.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 35961?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35961 is 22.3 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 35961?
In ZIP code 35961, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35961?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35961 is 16.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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