35957 ZIP Code
Boaz, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 35957 |
| City/Town: | Boaz |
| County: | Marshall |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,269 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,799 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,930 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,820 |
| Median Home Value: | $119,800 |
| Land Area: | 78.3 sq miles
202.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.1962, -86.1969 |
Population Information (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,269 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,123 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,146 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,462 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,163 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,017 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,297 | 8.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,024 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,915 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,215 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,750 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 938 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 731 | 4.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,848 | 11.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 628 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 281 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $119,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $653 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,820 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,912 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 908 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,988 | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,924 | 32.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,306 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 621 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 938 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,171 | 40.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,154 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,052 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 898 | 8.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 472 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 13.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (35957 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,799 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,858 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $62,079 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,930 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,905 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,823 | 99.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 66 | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,198 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,435 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 839 | 12.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 549 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,194 | 81.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 633 | 3.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 15 | 0.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,567 | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 817 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,991 | 12.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,952 | 18.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,571 | 9.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 179 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 11 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,191 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (35957 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 394 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 326 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 675 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 754 | 12.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 997 | 16.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,040 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 759 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 589 | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 179 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 199 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (35957 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,704 | 83.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 694 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 12 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 200 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (35957 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 511 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,873 | 27.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 69 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 962 | 14.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 422 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 61 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 288 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 219 | 3.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,319 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 405 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 334 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 254 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.9% | 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 (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,290 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,813 | 60.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,848 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,780 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (35957 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,047 | 68.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,135 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,134 | 19.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 501 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 41 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 911 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (35957 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,951 | 72.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 16 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 256 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 44 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 371 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 90 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 186 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 900 | 13.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (35957 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 475 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 662 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,383 | 20.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 955 | 14.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,233 | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 717 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 543 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 359 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 471 | 6.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (35957 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 17 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 339 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,876 | 27.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,405 | 49.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 995 | 14.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 188 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (35957 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,227 | 20.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 380 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,195 | 71.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 65 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (35957 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 424 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,909 | 32.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,950 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,629 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (35957 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 373 | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,130 | 28.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 949 | 23.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 555 | 13.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 573 | 14.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 378 | 9.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 30 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (35957 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,105 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $361 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $653 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.59 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.38 |
Households (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,912 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,082 | 52.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,294 | 21.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,023 | 17.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,488 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,127 | 36.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,800 | 30.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.70 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (35957 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,073 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,828 | 30.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,330 | 54.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 237 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 646 | 10.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,797 | 29.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (35957 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,151 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 325 | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 363 | 8.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,582 | 38.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,111 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 770 | 18.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,604 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 956 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,070 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,449 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,161 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,154 | 47.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (35957 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,080 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,531 | 9.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 682 | 44.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 752 | 49.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 42 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 97 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (35957 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,791 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 210 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,478 | 703.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,478 | 703.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,478 | 703.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 286 | 136.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,131 | 538.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (35957 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,807 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,646 | 85.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,161 | 14.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,947 | 13.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 205 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (35957 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,912 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,382 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Boaz, AL35957