ZIP Code 35959 Demographics

Cherokee County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35959 compared to county averages.

Total Population

4,234

↓ 83.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,275

↓ 11.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$186,000

↑ +17.2% vs county

Median Age

53.5 yrs

↓ +14.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↓ +19.6% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35959 compares to Cherokee County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35959 $41k Cherokee $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35959 $186k Cherokee $159k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

77.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$696

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35959 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$186,000
Down Payment (20%)$37,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,181P&I: $941 | Tax: $186 | Ins: $54
Rent (Local Median)
$696
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $485/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35959, sorted by distance.

35973 7.9 mi away cherokee county 35960 8.0 mi away cherokee county 35983 10.4 mi away cherokee county 35967 12.2 mi away dekalb county 30125 25.1 mi away polk county

About Cherokee County

Cherokee County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 25,069. The county's median household income is $46,621 and median home value is $158,700. ZIP code 35959 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Cherokee County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.