35054 ZIP Code — Cropwell, AL

Saint Clair County, Alabama

ZIP code 35054 is located in Cropwell, Alabama, within Saint Clair County. It covers approximately 22.58 square miles and serves a population of 4,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205/256/659.

About ZIP code 35054

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($83,315) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35054 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,649

population

22.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35054 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35054

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35054. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cropwell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35128 Pell City (2.9 mi) 35178 Vincent (7.3 mi) 35125 Pell City (8.8 mi) 35176 Vandiver (10.2 mi) 35135 Riverside (10.7 mi) 35014 Alpine (11.6 mi) 35004 Moody (11.9 mi) 35120 Odenville (12.3 mi) 35147 Sterrett (14.2 mi) 35147 Sterrett (14.2 mi) 35096 Lincoln (14.3 mi) 35078 Harpersville (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,649
Population density	206 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	115

Geography
Land area	22.58 sq mi
Water area	4.40 sq mi
Latitude	33.5059
Longitude	-86.3239
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205/256/659

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.0%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,649

Population

206

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$83,315

Median household income

$47,731

Per capita income

$259,000

Median home value

$1,311

Median monthly rent

89.5%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,893

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

153

Under 5

161

5–9

215

10–14

226

15–19

230

20–24

243

125

25–34

132

114

35–44

119

254

45–54

268

241

55–59

254

296

60–64

311

322

65–74

338

144

75–84

152

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,046	22.5%
18 and over	3,603	77.5%
65 and over	989	21.3%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1.9%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,533	97.5%
Black or African American	89	1.9%
Asian	27	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	34.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.6%	22.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.0%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 14.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	13.3%
$100k–$150k	23.5%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	14.7%
Median income	$83,315

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,000
Median rent / month	$1,311
Owner occupied	89.5%
Renter occupied	10.5%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	28.0%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.8%
Electricity	66.5%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,003	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	274	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	440	25.3%
Households with children under 18	450	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	696	40.0%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.8%	19.2%
Married	62.2%	52.3%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	13.4%
Divorced	12.3%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	0.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	657	58.0%
High school	204	18.0%
College / grad school	261	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.3%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Construction 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Professional & management 8.3%

Retail trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.4%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.0%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.0%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.0

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 7.5%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.0%
Retirement income	32.3%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	40.7%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	292	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	28.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.8%
Public insurance	48.9%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,335	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,622	99.4%
Born in same state	4,536	97.6%
Born in different state	3,319	71.4%
Foreign born	86	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.6%
Not a US citizen	27	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	712	15.3%
French	452	9.7%
Italian	223	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	93	2%
English	41	0.9%
German	22	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35054

What city is ZIP code 35054 in?

ZIP code 35054 is primarily assigned to Cropwell, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35054 in?

ZIP code 35054 falls within Saint Clair County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 35054 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 35054 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 35054 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 35054 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 35054?

ZIP code 35054 has an estimated population of 4,649 residents, with a density of 206 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 35054?

The median household income in ZIP code 35054 is $83,315, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 35054 in?

ZIP code 35054 observes the CST timezone.