ZIP Code 35961 Demographics

Cherokee County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35961 compared to county averages.

Total Population

6,271

↓ 75.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$43,063

↓ 7.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$85,000

↓ 46.4% vs county

Median Age

35.5 yrs

↑ 24.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.7%

↑ 57.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35961 compares to Cherokee County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35961 $43k Cherokee $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35961 $85k Cherokee $159k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

3.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$611

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35961 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$85,000
Down Payment (20%)$17,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$540P&I: $430 | Tax: $85 | Ins: $25
Rent (Local Median)
$611
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $71/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35961, sorted by distance.

35963 6.9 mi away dekalb county 35962 10.4 mi away dekalb county 35974 10.4 mi away dekalb county 35975 16.2 mi away dekalb county 35649 62.1 mi away limestone county 35603 65.5 mi away morgan county 35601 69.5 mi away morgan county 35673 75.6 mi away lawrence 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 35961 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.