35006 ZIP Code — Adger, AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

ZIP code 35006 is located in Adger, Alabama, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 103.99 square miles and serves a population of 3,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 35006

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 $111,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,521. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 35006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,391

population

103.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Adger	Acceptable
Adger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35023 Bessemer (7.6 mi) 35444 Brookwood (8.2 mi) 35118 Mulga (12.4 mi) 35111 Mc Calla (12.9 mi) 35130 Quinton (14 mi) 35127 Pleasant Grove (14.6 mi) 35061 Dolomite (15.2 mi) 35490 Vance (15.8 mi) 35406 Tuscaloosa (16 mi) 35579 Oakman (16.2 mi) 35020 Bessemer (16.4 mi) 35005 Adamsville (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,391
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	073

Geography
Land area	103.99 sq mi
Water area	3.51 sq mi
Latitude	33.4462
Longitude	-87.2230
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,391

Population

People per sq mi

43.0

Median age

$63,521

Median household income

$30,257

Per capita income

$111,400

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

6.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

1,565

Housing units

5.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

132

5–9

126

104

10–14

129

15–19

124

20–24

234

25–34

225

179

35–44

171

237

45–54

227

101

55–59

60–64

165

65–74

159

238

75–84

228

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	617	18.2%
18 and over	2,774	81.8%
65 and over	869	25.6%
Median age	43.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Black or African American 4.8%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,137	90.5%
Black or African American	168	4.8%
Two or more races	86	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	74	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	29.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	19.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$63,521

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

$500k–$1M 8.2%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,400
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	13.6%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	29.5%
3 or more	48.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	815	66.2%
Cohabiting couple	112	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	147	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	158	12.8%
Households with children under 18	331	26.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	579	47.0%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	19.2%
Married	58.6%	61.1%
Separated	1.3%	2.5%
Widowed	2.3%	8.6%
Divorced	11.0%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 27.2%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	5.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	6.5%
Kindergarten	129	18.3%
Elementary school	276	39.1%
High school	231	32.7%
College / grad school	24	3.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Professional & management 16.1%

Public administration 15.7%

Retail trade 9.2%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Construction 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	38.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.6%
Government	23.1%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.4

Poverty

All people 6.4%

Under 18 years 4.9%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 0.1%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.1%
Retirement income	45.8%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	233	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.3%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	42.9%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,322	98.0%
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)	3,391	100.0%
Born in same state	3,391	100.0%
Born in different state	2,979	87.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	671	19.8%
French	466	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	443	13.1%
English	57	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	81.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35006

What city is ZIP code 35006 in?

ZIP code 35006 is primarily assigned to Adger, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35006 in?

ZIP code 35006 falls within Jefferson County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 35006?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 35006 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 35006 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35006 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 35006 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 35006 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 35006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 35006 in?

ZIP code 35006 observes the CST timezone.