ZIP Code 35956 Demographics

Etowah County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35956 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,207

↓ 92.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$56,397

↑ +8.1% vs county

Median Home Value

$159,500

↑ +7.5% vs county

Median Age

39.8 yrs

↑ 5.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

↑ 40.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35956 compares to Etowah County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35956 $56k Etowah $52k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35956 $160k Etowah $148k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

81.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$786

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35956 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$159,500
Down Payment (20%)$31,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,014P&I: $807 | Tax: $160 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$786
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $228/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35956, sorted by distance.

35957 4.3 mi away marshall county 35954 6.3 mi away etowah county 35950 9.9 mi away marshall county 35904 10.2 mi away etowah county 35951 13.7 mi away marshall county 35980 13.8 mi away marshall county 35901 14.4 mi away etowah county 35906 15.0 mi away etowah county

About Etowah County

Etowah County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 103,348. The county's median household income is $52,177 and median home value is $148,400. ZIP code 35956 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Etowah 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.