| ZIP Code | 35150 |
|---|---|
| City | Sylacauga |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Talladega County |
| Area Code | 256/938 |
| Elevation | 529 ft |
| Latitude | 33.190239 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.244559 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 28.3% ▲ 183% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.6% ▼ 34% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 78% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 201 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,846 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 1,578 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 2,014 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,187 (11.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,434 (14%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,328 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $135,500 ▼ 51% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $721/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,453 |
| Vacant Units | 960 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,453 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 960 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 35150 is located in Sylacauga, Alabama, within Talladega County. With a population of 17,118, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 35150 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,328 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35150 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $135,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $721 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.7%) and renters (42.3%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 35150 is majority White (62.24%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.3%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35150 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 35150 in Sylacauga, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 17,118 residents, a median household income of $41,328, and a median home value of $135,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.