35601 ZIP Code
Decatur, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35601 |
| City/Town: | Decatur |
| County: | Morgan |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,817 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,276 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,683 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,880 |
| Median Home Value: | $135,100 |
| Land Area: | 26.5 sq miles
68.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.0 sq miles
15.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6057, -87.0083 |
Population Information (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,817 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,714 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,103 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,435 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,356 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,306 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,445 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,039 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,861 | 14.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,685 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,867 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,011 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,080 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,269 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,800 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 663 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $135,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $804 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,880 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,307 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,573 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,913 | 59.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,394 | 40.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,236 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,350 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,099 | 13.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,628 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,527 | 19.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,227 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,010 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,395 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 76.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,276 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $64,064 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,874 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,683 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,728 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,789 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 930 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,402 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,651 | 85.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,439 | 9.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 699 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,211 | 55.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,038 | 28.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 169 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 121 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,896 | 8.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,367 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,471 | 12.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,925 | 19.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,643 | 13.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 458 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 208 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,616 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 782 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 579 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,793 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,982 | 14.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,010 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,219 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,518 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,463 | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 532 | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 429 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,278 | 83.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,527 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 27 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 217 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 163 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 310 | 2.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 18.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 274 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,637 | 11.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,923 | 19.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 268 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,620 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 596 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 228 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 822 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,309 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,401 | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,624 | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 649 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 438 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,265 | 81.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,696 | 53.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,322 | 41.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,108 | 14.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,373 | 70.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,684 | 35.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,264 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,019 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 166 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,388 | 17.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,574 | 71.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 787 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 475 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 762 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,015 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 376 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 568 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 323 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 113 | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 485 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 717 | 4.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,248 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,160 | 21.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,846 | 25.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,453 | 16.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 725 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,075 | 7.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 396 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,285 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,765 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,899 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,113 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 422 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,167 | 23.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 201 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,820 | 73.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,051 | 7.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,881 | 36.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,413 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,962 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 490 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,921 | 24.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,099 | 26.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,521 | 19.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 921 | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 709 | 9.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 235 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 17 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,096 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $378 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $804 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,307 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,905 | 36.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,943 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,867 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,625 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,904 | 29.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,314 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.34 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,325 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,454 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,103 | 42.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 516 | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,788 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,119 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,457 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 364 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 471 | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,817 | 45.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,084 | 24.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,721 | 20.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,993 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,808 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 33,373 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,624 | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 408 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,004 | 53.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,212 | 39.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,916 | 85.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,239 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,651 | 62.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,579 | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 616 | 14.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,801 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 461 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,016 | 654.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,016 | 654.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,016 | 654.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 17.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 31 | 6.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 38 | 8.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,639 | 572.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 0.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,382 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,396 | 84.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,986 | 15.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,554 | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 121 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 83 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 228 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,307 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,650 | 87.5% | 89.4% |
Decatur, AL35601