US ZIP Code
35121

Oneonta, AL

Blount County  ·  Alabama

● Active
👥 16,207 Population
💰 $57,607 Median HH Income
▼ 25% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
🎂 44.0 Median Age ↑ 8% since 2019
🏠 $168,800 Median Home Value
▼ 39% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019
🎓 35.1% College Grads
▼ 10% below avg
📊 5.5% Unemployment
▲ 12% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code35121
CityOneonta
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyBlount County
Area Code205/659
Elevation885 ft
Latitude33.941104
Longitude-86.45057
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS01009
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.2% (8,131) Female 49.8% (8,076) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.8%Hispanic: 13.5%Black: 2.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White81.8%
Hispanic13.5%
Black2.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.61
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma268 (2.8%)
HS Graduate2,810 (29.4%)
Some College1,623 (17%)
Associates1,513 (15.8%)
Bachelors1,204 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree2,151 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 17%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College17.0%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–100k
24%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
13%
$200k–300k
20%
$300k–500k
14%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,607 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
Median Home Value$168,800 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$704/mo ↑ 3% since 2019
Total Units6,747
Vacant Units723
Avg HH Size2.61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–50k
23%
$50k–75k
15%
$75k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units6,747
Vacant723
Owner Occupied72.4%
Renter Occupied27.6%
Avg HH Size2.61
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 35121 is in Oneonta, AL, in Blount County.
ZIP code 35121 is located in Alabama (AL).
ZIP code 35121 is in Blount County, AL.
ZIP 35121 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 35121 is 16,207 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 35121 is $57,607 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 35121 is $168,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 35121

ZIP code 35121 is located in Oneonta, Alabama, within Blount County. With a population of 16,207, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 35121 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,607 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 35121 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $704 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.

The population of 35121 is primarily White (81.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.4%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 35121 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.

Overall, ZIP code 35121 in Oneonta, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,207 residents, a median household income of $57,607, and a median home value of $168,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.