ZIP Code 35973 Demographics

Cherokee County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35973 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,336

↓ 86.7% vs county

Median HH Income

$62,204

↑ +33.4% vs county

Median Home Value

$106,300

↓ 33.0% vs county

Median Age

37.8 yrs

↑ 19.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↓ +21.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35973 compares to Cherokee County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35973 $62k Cherokee $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35973 $106k Cherokee $159k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.4%

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

Owner Occupancy

82.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,000

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35973 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$106,300
Down Payment (20%)$21,260
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$675P&I: $538 | Tax: $106 | Ins: $31
Rent (Local Median)
$1,000
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $325/month compared to local rents.

How Does 35973 Compare?

Enter another ZIP code to see a side-by-side comparison.

Location & Neighboring Areas

Interactive map showing ZIP code 35973 (blue pin) and surrounding areas (purple pins). Click pins to view details.

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35973, sorted by distance.

35959 7.9 mi away cherokee county 35967 8.9 mi away dekalb county 35960 15.2 mi away cherokee county 35983 17.2 mi away cherokee county 30124 18.7 mi away floyd county 30161 23.1 mi away floyd county 30147 23.9 mi away floyd county 30173 27.8 mi away floyd 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 35973 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.