35053 ZIP Code — Crane Hill, AL

Cullman County, Alabama

ZIP code 35053 is located in Crane Hill, Alabama, within Cullman County. It covers approximately 49.28 square miles and serves a population of 3,073 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 35053

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $231,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,324) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 35053 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,073

population

49.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

35053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 35053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 35053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crane Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35098 Logan (5.6 mi) 35057 Cullman (5.9 mi) 35033 Bremen (7.2 mi) 35541 Arley (7.9 mi) 35504 Jasper (11.8 mi) 35077 Hanceville (13.2 mi) 35540 Addison (14 mi) 35540 Addison (14 mi) 35063 Empire (15.7 mi) 35503 Jasper (16.4 mi) 35179 Vinemont (17 mi) 35572 Houston (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,073
Population density	62 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	49.28 sq mi
Water area	9.42 sq mi
Latitude	34.0437
Longitude	-87.0541
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,073

Population

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$61,324

Median household income

$44,682

Per capita income

$231,800

Median home value

$932

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,350

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

127

5–9

125

161

10–14

158

15–19

20–24

25–34

205

35–44

200

150

45–54

147

143

55–59

140

122

60–64

120

287

65–74

280

110

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	756	24.6%
18 and over	2,317	75.4%
65 and over	839	27.3%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Two or more races 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,906	92.9%
Two or more races	154	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	54	1.7%
Black or African American	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.7%	51.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	31.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.9%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 11.7%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 11.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	11.7%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	19.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	11.0%
Median income	$61,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 20.9%

$300k–$500k 21.1%

$500k–$1M 14.8%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$231,800
Median rent / month	$932
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	52.2%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	27.2%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	38.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	23.6%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	755	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	38	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	152	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	201	17.5%
Households with children under 18	278	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	521	45.5%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	5.5%
Married	70.7%	68.6%
Separated	1.5%	4.0%
Widowed	1.1%	12.3%
Divorced	13.8%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 30.1%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	80	12.5%
Kindergarten	46	7.2%
Elementary school	461	72.0%
High school	53	8.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.1%

Construction 18.7%

Education & healthcare 14.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.2%

Retail trade 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Professional & management 4.2%

Other services 3.6%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.8%
Service	6.2%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	24.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	7.6%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	2.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.5

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	32.9%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	42.5%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	38.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	17.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	29.6%
65 and over	30.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.8%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,933	95.4%
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)	3,073	100.0%
Born in same state	3,073	100.0%
Born in different state	2,292	74.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	584	19%
French	405	13.2%
Italian	356	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	0.3%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35053

What city is ZIP code 35053 in?

ZIP code 35053 is primarily assigned to Crane Hill, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 35053 in?

ZIP code 35053 falls within Cullman County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 35053 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 35053 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 35053 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 35053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 35053 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 35053 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the population of ZIP code 35053?

ZIP code 35053 has an estimated population of 3,073 residents, with a density of 62 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 35053 in?

ZIP code 35053 observes the CST timezone.