City

Gadsden, AL

6 ZIP codes  ·  Etowah County  ·  Alabama

👥65,544Population
💰$52,366Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$163,299Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.8%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 20.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White69.8%
Hispanic5.8%
Black20.9%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma806 (2%)
HS Graduate12,979 (31.7%)
Some College6,620 (16.2%)
Associates7,684 (18.8%)
Bachelors4,948 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree7,847 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 31.7%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad31.7%
Some College16.2%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,366 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$163,299 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units29,976
Vacant Units5,250

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Gadsden, AL

Gadsden is a city in Alabama, located in Etowah County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 65,544 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.59 years.

Economically, Gadsden is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,366 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Gadsden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,299, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gadsden is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.78%).

Gadsden, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gadsden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35901 19,186 $47,826 $174,200 $747 9.1% 33.0% 65.2%
35903 17,180 $50,063 $170,000 $823 5.1% 29.8% 66.6%
35904 13,571 $40,915 $100,100 $792 8.9% 21.3% 69.9%
35905 6,308 $65,505 $188,600 $715 1.9% 35.7% 82.9%
35907 9,299 $73,790 $203,500 $1,131 3.5% 40.6% 91.6%

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