ZIP Code 35549 Demographics

Walker County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 35549 compared to county averages.

Total Population

3,128

↓ 95.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$43,061

↓ 18.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$59,600

↓ 52.0% vs county

Median Age

50.3 yrs

↓ +20.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

↑ 51.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 35549 compares to Walker County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 35549 $43k Walker $53k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 35549 $60k Walker $124k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

2.3%

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

Owner Occupancy

78.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$534

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 35549 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$59,600
Down Payment (20%)$11,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$378P&I: $301 | Tax: $60 | Ins: $17
Rent (Local Median)
$534
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $156/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 35549, sorted by distance.

35554 7.5 mi away marion county 35559 11.4 mi away fayette county 35575 14.4 mi away winston county 35594 14.4 mi away marion county 35548 19.8 mi away marion county 35571 42.7 mi away franklin county 35593 46.8 mi away franklin county

About Walker County

Walker County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 64,978. The county's median household income is $52,987 and median home value is $124,100. ZIP code 35549 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Walker 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.