Crossville, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35962
DeKalb County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,300
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,392
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Crossville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35962 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Crossville, DeKalb County, Alabama, home to 8,300 residents across 203.9 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35962 reports a modest median household income of $60,392 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,150. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,700 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $760; owner occupancy is 79.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in DeKalb County, so 35962 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 35962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Crossville, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35962.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 35962, Crossville, 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
8,300
Population
203.9
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35962?
36.8
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
13.4%
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?
$60,392
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,150
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35962 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Crossville, 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)
$60,392 Top 43% higher than 57% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,489housing units
3,489
Total Housing Units
2,814
Occupied Units
675
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,700
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$760
Median Rent
1986
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
-3.3%
YoY Change (2023)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35962 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -1.2% | 134 |
| 2020 | +7.2% | 144 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 158 |
| 2022 | +36.1% | 214 |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 207 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 62 business establishments in ZIP 35962, employing approximately 779 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,101,000.
62
Businesses
779
Employees
$43.1M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 27.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 6.5% |
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 35962 vs 35974 →
ZIP 35962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
13,098 residents
- 35962
Crossville (35962)
8,300 residents
- 35963 1,704
Dawson (35963)
1,704 residents
- 35974 1,589
Geraldine (35974)
1,589 residents
- 35975 1,058
Groveoak (35975)
1,058 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35962 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 35962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 35962
Crossville (35962)
$60,392 median income
- 35963
Dawson (35963)
$59,926 median income
- 35951
Albertville (35951)
$54,229 median income
- 35974
Geraldine (35974)
$52,054 median income
- 35975
Groveoak (35975)
$48,225 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 35962 ranks the highest of 5 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 35962, 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 (8,300 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 35962 in?
ZIP code 35962 (Crossville) is located in DeKalb County, Alabama. DeKalb County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dekalb-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35962?
ZIP code 35962 in Crossville, AL has a population of 8,300 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35962?
The median household income in ZIP 35962 is $60,392, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35962?
The median home value in ZIP 35962 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35962 is White at 76.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35962?
ZIP code 35962 has 62 business establishments employing approximately 779 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35962 are: Retail trade (17), Manufacturing (9), Health care and social assistance (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 35962?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 35962 decreased by 3.3% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 35962?
In ZIP code 35962, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 35962?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35962 is 28.0 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 35962?
In ZIP code 35962, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35962 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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