| ZIP Code | 35151 |
|---|---|
| City | Sylacauga |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Talladega County |
| Area Code | 256/938 |
| Elevation | 703 ft |
| Latitude | 33.119817 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.339033 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01121 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.6 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.7% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 23 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,905 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 822 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 751 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 789 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,067 (19.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,228 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $138,700 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,129/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,647 |
| Vacant Units | 531 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,647 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 531 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 35151 is located in Sylacauga, Alabama, within Talladega County. With a population of 7,615, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.6 years. Economically, 35151 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,228 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35151 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $138,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,129 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 35151 is primarily White (82.60%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35151 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 35151 in Sylacauga, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,615 residents, a median household income of $69,228, and a median home value of $138,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.