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ZIP Code 35962

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Crossville · DeKalb County · Alabama

Population
8,300

41/sq mi

Median income
$60,392

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$141,700

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.7%

Median age 36.8

Land area
203.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 35962 in Crossville, Alabama has a population of 8,300. The median household income is $60,392, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $141,700, 49% below the US average. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 35962 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 203.9 square miles in Crossville, DeKalb County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,300 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 35962 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35962 sits at $60,392 (1% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,150. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $141,700 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $760 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35962 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing DeKalb County, so you can benchmark 35962 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 35962

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35962.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,300

Population

203.9

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 35962?

36.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%

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

$28,150

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,489

Total Housing Units

2,814

Occupied Units

675

Vacant Units

3.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$141,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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 Code City Population Distance
35974 Geraldine, AL 1,589 4.6 mi
35951 Albertville, AL 13,098 7.5 mi
35975 Groveoak, AL 1,058 9.7 mi
35963 Dawson, AL 1,704 7.5 mi

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35978 standard
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Pop: 5,390
35971 standard
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Pop: 4,914
35968 standard
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Pop: 4,575
35989 standard
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Pop: 3,573

Related Areas

DeKalb County Crossville, AL Alabama

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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Official Data Resources for Crossville, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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