ZIP Code 35976
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Guntersville · Marshall County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,272
- Median income
- $72,643
- Median home value
- $266,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.6%
- Land area
- 331.4 sq mi
49/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
▼ 4% vs US
higher than 61% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.5
Chicago
ZIP code 35976 in Guntersville, Alabama has a population of 16,272. The median household income is $72,643, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $266,500, 4% below the US average. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 35976 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 331.4 square miles in Guntersville, Marshall County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,272 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 35976 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 35976 sits at $72,643 (19% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,426. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $266,500 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 35976 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 35976 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 35976
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35976.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 35976, Guntersville, 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
16,272
Population
331.4
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35976?
45.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
3.7%
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?
$72,643
Median Household Income
+19% vs state
$40,426
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 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?
7,947
Total Housing Units
6,553
Occupied Units
1,394
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,500
Median Home Value
+50% vs state
$849
Median Rent
1987
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 35976 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 148 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 165 |
| 2022 | +18.9% | 196 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 213 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 223 |
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 571 business establishments in ZIP 35976, employing approximately 10,953 people with a combined annual payroll of $462,357,000.
571
Businesses
10,953
Employees
$462.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 103 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 46 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.3% |
| Information | 12 | 2.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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