PlainZIP

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
$60,392
Median income
$141,700
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,150. Poverty here runs at 20.6%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. To put 35962 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in DeKalb County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 35962 ranks nationally

Crossville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,392 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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 35962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 35962 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 35962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in DeKalb County

35967 standard
Fort Payne, AL
Pop: 16,630
35986 standard
Rainsville, AL
Pop: 7,744
35978 standard
Henagar, AL
Pop: 5,390
35971 standard
Fyffe, AL
Pop: 4,914
35968 standard
Fort Payne, AL
Pop: 4,575
35989 standard
Valley Head, AL
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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.