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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 35951 has 14,219 residents and 4,889 households (average 2.88 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, younger than the state (39.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.1%, which is much higher than the state average (5.3%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (2.7%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,219Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	14,112Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	16,836Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	182.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$51,869Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,889Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$147,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.88Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.07Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	13,958	14,177	12,839	12,549	11,712	12,143	12,967	12,911	12,686	12,226	13,348	13,486	14,112
Decennial Census	13,098	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,219	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.5

Male Median Age: 33.7

Female Median Age: 37.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	478	543	680	603	430	430	446	427	440	383	412	428	352	339	265	170	103	78
Female	451	547	593	512	428	398	463	478	425	508	419	446	378	315	311	211	150	179
Total	929	1,090	1,273	1,115	858	828	909	905	865	891	831	874	730	654	576	381	253	257

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,861	56.50%
Black:	229	1.31%
Hispanic:*	4,276	24.50%
Asian:	99	0.57%
American Indian:	239	1.37%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	2,748	15.75%
Total:	17,452	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,007	49.28%	33.7 years
Females:	7,212	50.72%	37.1 years
Total:	14,219	100%	35.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,097	85.72%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	86	0.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	625	4.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,304	13.67%
Total Population:	14,112	100%
Total Native Population:	12,183	86.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,929	13.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $51,869, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $18,005 (53.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,869. Family households earn a median of $61,481 versus $31,959 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,522). By gender, male median income is $42,616 and female is $37,114, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,502 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.7%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$33,864	$33,630	$37,210	$35,808	$31,643	$31,680	$34,483	$36,473	$37,000	$45,073	$45,543	$47,775	$51,869
Median Family Income	$39,141	$39,304	$46,157	$45,457	$43,333	$41,538	$45,856	$42,969	$48,040	$50,804	$52,500	$56,489	$61,481
Median NonFamily Income	$20,233	$22,680	$21,066	$17,438	$16,918	$16,527	$16,756	$21,997	$22,639	$24,618	$25,903	$28,781	$31,959
Median Male Income	$31,402	$34,159	$38,004	$36,600	$36,210	$35,991	$35,811	$34,435	$34,773	$42,625	$46,875	$45,980	$42,616
Median Female Income	$25,800	$24,142	$30,250	$25,355	$26,126	$24,013	$25,127	$27,734	$29,213	$30,944	$36,535	$38,087	$37,114

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,878	54.59%
Unemployed:	219	2.03%
Not In Labor Force:	4,670	43.37%
Total:	10,767	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,479	25.16%
Service:	1,133	19.28%
Sales and Office:	862	14.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,006	17.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,398	23.78%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,878	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $147,400, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $63,600 (75.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,000. The median gross rent is $688, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $59 (9.38%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.19% (50.26% with a mortgage, 49.74% free-and-clear) and renters 25.81% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.23%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$83,800	$87,100	$89,300	$93,100	$94,200	$87,000	$87,200	$95,000	$108,400	$112,400	$123,400	$145,000	$147,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	202	15.79%
$500 to $999:	751	58.72%
$1,000 to $1,499:	215	16.81%
$1,500 to $1,999:	19	1.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	11	0.86%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	81	6.33%
Total:	1,279	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$629	$632	$618	$600	$653	$631	$665	$652	$634	$603	$663	$689	$688

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,848	37.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,829	36.90%
Renter Occupied:	1,279	25.81%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,956	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,956	85.77%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	822	14.23%
Total Housing Units:	5,778	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,976	68.81%
Multi-Family Units:	233	4.03%
Other Units:	1,569	27.15%
Total Housing Units:	5,778	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 13.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 75.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 21.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 45.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 6.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.75%). College enrollment is 12.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,191	13.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,066	11.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,016	33.06%
Some college, no degree:	1,729	18.95%
Associate's degree:	874	9.58%
Bachelor's degree:	850	9.32%
Graduate or professional degree:	397	4.35%
Total:	9,123	100%
High school or higher:	6,866	75.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,247	13.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,311	41.22%
Public Insurance:	6,057	39.56%
No Insurance:	2,941	19.21%
Total:	15,309	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,368	80.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	19.4%	19.6%	17.5%	16.3%	19.2%	19.3%	21.3%	21.4%	24.0%	19.9%	17.8%	16.4%	17.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	267	7.86%
Kindergarten:	95	2.80%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,690	49.75%
High school (grades 9-12):	922	27.14%
College or graduate school:	423	12.45%
Total:	3,397	100%
Early Childhood:	362	10.66%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,707	79.69%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Albertville, Alabama
Counties:	Marshall County[Primary] De Kalb County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:26:51 PM
Population:	14,219 [See All]
Area Code:	256
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.3375, -86.1591
Land Area:	77.825 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/35951/zip-code-35951.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,846Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	170Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,246Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,645Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	137Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	136Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$41,094,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$167,368,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	3,714Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Albertville, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10700Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	98,712Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	77.825 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.381 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	8888.77 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0100988Source: Census
Place Name:	Albertville city; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 35951 in Albertville, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 35951

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 35951

Sources & References