35906 ZIP Code
Rainbow City, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35906 |
| City/Town: | Rainbow City |
| County: | Etowah |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,429 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,373 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,346 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,670 |
| Median Home Value: | $188,500 |
| Land Area: | 35.0 sq miles
90.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9271, -86.0951 |
Population Information (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,429 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,429 | 42.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,000 | 57.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 419 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 587 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 920 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 504 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 659 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,450 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 982 | 9.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,804 | 17.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 584 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 550 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,012 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 834 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 124 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $188,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $959 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,670 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,009 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 661 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,586 | 64.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,423 | 35.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,340 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 182 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 620 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,174 | 29.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,352 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,104 | 15.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,224 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 684 | 9.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,373 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,276 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,738 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,346 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,881 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,484 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 397 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,470 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,727 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 464 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 293 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,316 | 79.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 993 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 355 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 323 | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 401 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 445 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 546 | 5.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 307 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 99 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 115 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35906 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 88 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 390 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 254 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 552 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 743 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 494 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 815 | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 171 | 4.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 232 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35906 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,648 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 361 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 63 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 315 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35906 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 449 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 640 | 14.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 93 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 696 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 130 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 89 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 374 | 8.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 231 | 5.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,137 | 25.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 387 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 156 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 102 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 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 (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,545 | 91.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,106 | 68.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,132 | 39.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 859 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35906 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,737 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,622 | 40.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,356 | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 355 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 24 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 603 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35906 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,168 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 16 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 341 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 453 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 201 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 173 | 3.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 318 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35906 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 154 | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 966 | 20.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 783 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 785 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,387 | 29.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 455 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 116 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 10 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 14 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35906 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 44 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 200 | 4.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,141 | 24.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,284 | 48.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 794 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 207 | 4.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35906 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,535 | 38.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 65 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,385 | 59.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.6% | 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 (35906 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 207 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,252 | 31.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,531 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,019 | 25.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35906 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 163 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 105 | 4.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 494 | 19.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 652 | 25.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 556 | 21.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 478 | 18.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 138 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,396 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $467 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $959 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,009 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,080 | 51.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 550 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 306 | 7.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,479 | 36.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,236 | 30.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,494 | 37.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.17 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35906 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,773 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 970 | 25.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,157 | 57.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 105 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 541 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,353 | 35.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35906 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,555 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 53 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 62 | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,129 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 630 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 681 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,125 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 556 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,404 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,861 | 17.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 142 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,029 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 690 | 37.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35906 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,793 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,537 | 14.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 995 | 64.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 500 | 32.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 56 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,809 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 18 | 0.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 620 | 3444.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 620 | 3444.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 620 | 3444.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 188.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 43 | 238.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 181 | 1005.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 138.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35906 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,010 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,336 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 674 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 248 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 164 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 176 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 86 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35906 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,009 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,795 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Rainbow City, AL35906