| ZIP Code | 35950 |
|---|---|
| City | Albertville |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Marshall County |
| Area Code | 256 |
| Elevation | 1,010 ft |
| Latitude | 34.249767 |
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| Longitude | -86.261112 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01095 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.3 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 16.8% ▲ 68% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 17% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 839 (7.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,082 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 1,956 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 1,749 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,215 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,379 (21.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,457 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $149,500 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $808/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,762 |
| Vacant Units | 632 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,762 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 632 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 35950 is located in Albertville, Alabama, within Marshall County. With a population of 21,173, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.3 years. Economically, 35950 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,457 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 35950 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $149,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $808 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 35950 is majority White (63.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 35950 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 35950 in Albertville, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 21,173 residents, a median household income of $56,457, and a median home value of $149,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.