35603 ZIP Code
Decatur, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35603 |
| City/Town: | Decatur |
| County: | Morgan |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 32,372 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,453 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,625 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,610 |
| Median Home Value: | $218,800 |
| Land Area: | 71.0 sq miles
184.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.6 sq miles
17.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.5355, -86.9712 |
Population Information (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 32,372 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,049 | 49.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,323 | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,835 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,854 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,000 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,794 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,155 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,267 | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,614 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,316 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,435 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,361 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,783 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,100 | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 858 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $218,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $790 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,610 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,731 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 879 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,016 | 72.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,715 | 27.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,734 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 974 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,173 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,483 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,223 | 23.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,143 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,487 | 19.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,251 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,453 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,155 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,979 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,625 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,842 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,303 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 516 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,526 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,608 | 82.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,022 | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 665 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,840 | 76.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,323 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 155 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 211 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 16 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,624 | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,203 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,020 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,157 | 6.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,480 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 54 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 49 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 574 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 557 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 459 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 912 | 6.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,356 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,034 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,827 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,770 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,507 | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,063 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,246 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,916 | 84.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 813 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 41 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 209 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,101 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,203 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,279 | 21.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 367 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,115 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 674 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 109 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 628 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,796 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,616 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,157 | 7.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 593 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 720 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 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 (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,586 | 91.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,826 | 73.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,265 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,649 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,540 | 69.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,242 | 38.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,027 | 29.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 649 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 59 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 861 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,915 | 67.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 777 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 58 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 404 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,236 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 572 | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 857 | 5.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 781 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 75 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,215 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,805 | 19.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,542 | 24.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,070 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,439 | 16.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,165 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 202 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 65 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 32 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 129 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 982 | 6.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,036 | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,393 | 43.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,512 | 24.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 558 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,053 | 29.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 189 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,264 | 67.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 116 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 39 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 514 | 3.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,091 | 29.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,512 | 40.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,614 | 26.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 440 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 706 | 7.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,015 | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,063 | 20.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,289 | 32.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,888 | 18.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 513 | 5.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 102 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,419 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $433 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $790 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.04 | 2.38 |
Households (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,731 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,214 | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,098 | 15.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,086 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,966 | 28.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,516 | 25.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,938 | 36.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,079 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,203 | 24.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,280 | 63.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 417 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,086 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,419 | 18.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,045 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 581 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 378 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,270 | 46.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,493 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,323 | 18.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,523 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,153 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 32,235 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,092 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 121 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,495 | 49.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,476 | 48.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,812 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,119 | 9.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,659 | 53.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,409 | 45.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 418 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 30,418 | 94.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 237 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,954 | 824.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,954 | 824.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,954 | 824.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 138 | 58.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 897 | 378.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,537 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,603 | 90.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,934 | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,017 | 6.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 166 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 721 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,731 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,654 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
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