ZIP Code 35983 Demographics

Cherokee County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35983 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,426

↓ 86.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$60,639

↑ +30.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$134,300

↓ 15.4% vs county

Median Age

42.4 yrs

↑ 9.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.3%

↑ 18.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35983 compares to Cherokee County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35983 $61k Cherokee $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35983 $134k Cherokee $159k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

86.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$710

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35983 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$134,300
Down Payment (20%)$26,860
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$852P&I: $679 | Tax: $134 | Ins: $39
Rent (Local Median)
$710
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $142/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35983, sorted by distance.

35959 10.4 mi away cherokee county 35960 11.6 mi away cherokee county 35967 16.4 mi away dekalb county 35973 17.2 mi away cherokee county 30125 30.6 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 35983 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.