35904 ZIP Code
Gadsden, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35904 |
| City/Town: | Gadsden |
| County: | Etowah |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,482 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,738 |
| Per Capita Income: | $27,764 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,378 |
| Median Home Value: | $94,700 |
| Land Area: | 48.8 sq miles
126.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0706, -85.9901 |
Population Information (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,482 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,746 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,736 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 959 | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 914 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 721 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 740 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 737 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,548 | 11.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,571 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,548 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,000 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,040 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,228 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,010 | 7.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 466 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $94,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $727 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,378 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,015 | 78.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,363 | 21.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,722 | 74.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,293 | 25.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,411 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 525 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 966 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,758 | 39.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,222 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 845 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 655 | 7.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 440 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,738 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $58,637 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,649 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $27,764 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,424 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,868 | 89.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 546 | 10.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,280 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,999 | 82.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 593 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 276 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,162 | 75.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,356 | 17.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 146 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 514 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 302 | 2.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 634 | 4.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 781 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 479 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 89 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 211 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 353 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 366 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 830 | 16.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 438 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 958 | 19.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 812 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 576 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 415 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 160 | 3.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 107 | 2.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,139 | 85.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 468 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 51 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 81 | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 361 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,024 | 21.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 66 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 566 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 288 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 41 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 210 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 333 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 969 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 494 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 274 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 173 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.4% | 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 (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,003 | 81.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,966 | 51.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,052 | 44.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,245 | 16.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,098 | 61.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,155 | 43.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,382 | 27.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 425 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 101 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 890 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,446 | 85.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 43 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 116 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 125 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 29 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 18 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 568 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 245 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 327 | 5.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 561 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 366 | 5.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 543 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,341 | 21.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,516 | 23.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 629 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 830 | 13.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 77 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 282 | 4.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,217 | 34.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,053 | 47.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 625 | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 124 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,893 | 37.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 338 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,714 | 54.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 55 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 239 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,847 | 36.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,785 | 35.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,144 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 869 | 23.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,088 | 29.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 801 | 21.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 306 | 8.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 522 | 14.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 70 | 1.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 55 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,105 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $347 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $727 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,015 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,759 | 35.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 584 | 11.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,122 | 22.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,887 | 37.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,400 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,952 | 38.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.49 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,300 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,696 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,968 | 37.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 346 | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,139 | 21.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,464 | 27.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,539 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 96 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,280 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 682 | 26.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 314 | 12.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,499 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 624 | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,248 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,587 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 80 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,489 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,018 | 39.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,963 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,383 | 10.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,009 | 73.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 338 | 24.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 185 | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 36 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,150 | 97.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 332 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 332 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 332 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 30 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 162 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,523 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,858 | 94.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 665 | 5.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 474 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 165 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,015 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,294 | 85.6% | 89.4% |
Gadsden, AL35904