35057 ZIP Code — Cullman, AL

Cullman County, Alabama

ZIP code 35057 is located in Cullman, Alabama, within Cullman County. It covers approximately 127.87 square miles and serves a population of 15,058 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35057

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,669. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 35057 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,058

population

127.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35057 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35057

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35057. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cullman	Acceptable
Cullman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35098 Logan (3.1 mi) 35053 Crane Hill (5.9 mi) 35077 Hanceville (11.3 mi) 35033 Bremen (11.4 mi) 35541 Arley (11.4 mi) 35179 Vinemont (11.5 mi) 35540 Addison (14 mi) 35540 Addison (14 mi) 35055 Cullman (14.1 mi) 35058 Cullman (16.4 mi) 35622 Falkville (17.2 mi) 35079 Hayden (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,058
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	127.87 sq mi
Water area	3.52 sq mi
Latitude	34.1089
Longitude	-86.9887
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,058

Population

118

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$73,669

Median household income

$29,961

Per capita income

$174,700

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

5,242

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

572

Under 5

544

501

5–9

477

478

10–14

454

457

15–19

435

508

20–24

482

1,058

25–34

1,006

917

35–44

872

839

45–54

797

503

55–59

478

544

60–64

518

844

65–74

803

450

75–84

428

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,534	23.5%
18 and over	11,524	76.5%
65 and over	2,618	17.4%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	14,434	94.7%
Two or more races	434	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	182	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	143	0.9%
Other race	40	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	31.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	17.8%
$100k–$150k	18.9%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$73,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,700
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	25.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	14.7%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	22.5%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	47.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	74.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,352	64.3%
Cohabiting couple	268	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	567	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,026	19.7%
Households with children under 18	1,838	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,856	35.6%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	15.6%
Married	60.0%	62.1%
Separated	0.6%	1.2%
Widowed	2.6%	10.6%
Divorced	8.0%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	360	10.1%
Kindergarten	240	6.7%
Elementary school	1,595	44.8%
High school	586	16.5%
College / grad school	781	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Retail trade 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Construction 7.9%

Other services 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 6.6%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 15.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	863	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	19.7%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,942	92.6%
Spanish	62	0.4%
Other Indo-European	62	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,973	99.4%
Born in same state	14,940	99.2%
Born in different state	11,819	78.5%
Foreign born	33	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	85	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,465	29.7%
French	2,173	14.4%
Italian	1,395	9.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	159	1.1%
Polish	111	0.7%
Irish	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35057

What city is ZIP code 35057 in?

ZIP code 35057 is primarily assigned to Cullman, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35057 in?

ZIP code 35057 falls within Cullman County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35057 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 35057 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35057 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 35057 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 35057?

The median home value in ZIP code 35057 is $174,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 35057?

ZIP code 35057 has an estimated population of 15,058 residents, with a density of 118 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35057 in?

ZIP code 35057 observes the CST timezone.